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Parasites, blood
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | |
| Test group | Parasites |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Malaria: Stat: Daily all shifts Other parasites: Monday-Friday, day shift |
| Container type | Lavender top |
| Amount to Collect | 3 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood |
| Normal range | |
| Critical value | Positive smear |
| Stability | Room temperature 24 hours |
| Additional information | see Filaria, Leishmania, Malaria and Trypanosoma |
| Last Updated | 4/29/2009 1:04:44 PM |
| Entry Number | 709 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667