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Test Code MALARIAL BLOOD EXAMINATION MALARIAL BLOOD EXAMINATION

Department

Hematology

Group Components

PRELIMINARY AND FINAL EXAM

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Container

EDTA (lavender-top)

Standard Volume

5ml

Minimum Volume

1ml

Pediatric Volume

0.25ml

Method

Wright’s Stain or Geimsa Stain with Manual Microscopy

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Room Temp

8 hours

Stability Refrigerated

8 hours

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday