Test Code PARASITE BLOOD EXAM PARASITE BLOOD EXAM
Department
Hematology
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Method
Wright’s Stain or Giemsa Stain with Manual Microscopy
Container
EDTA (lavender-top)
Standard Volume
5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.25ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
8 hours
Stability Room Temp
8 hours
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
87207
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL EXAM