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Malaria Antibodies
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | MOLT |
| Test group | malaria |
| Performed by | Parasitic Disease Consultants via Quest. |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Immunofluorescence assay |
| Container type | Red top (Gold top acceptable) |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 2 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Store and transport at room temperature. Order Quest # 10670X |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Stability | Room temperature 1 year. |
| Turn around times | 7-14 days |
| Additional information | Serology is useful in identifying infected blood donors or other patients who are strongly suspected of carrying malarial parasites but whose blood smears are repeatedly negative. Elevated titers persist for years after treatment without subsequent reexposure and can only indicate infection at some time in the past. Titers should not be the sole basis for initiating treatment. |
| CPT coding | 86750-90 x4 |
| Last Updated | 4/4/2011 9:34:10 AM |
| Entry Number | 640 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667