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BLOOD PARASITES (088-0036) Synonyms: Babesia, Malaria, Microfilaria CPT4 Code: 87207 Test Order Mnemonic: O BP Test Includes: Examination of thick and thin smears of blood cells to observe and identify blood parasites. Thick smears are examined for the presence of parasites and the thin smears are examined to identify the blood parasite. Lab: Parasitology Request Form: Microbiology Collection: Routine venipuncture; specimens should be collected every six hours over a 24-hour period prior to antimalarial drug administration. The recommended collection method is to collect finger stick blood and place on microscope slides, 3 for thick smears (pooled) and 3 for thin smears (feathered out). Causes for Rejection: Incorrect tube collected Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough. Turnaround Time: 1 day, thick smears must "dry" for eight hours before staining. Specimen: Blood Minimum Volume: 3 ml blood Container: Lavender-topped (EDTA) tube or slides prepared at bedside. Critical Values: Positive Revised 2/1/2000 by T. Friloux |
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