3121 Parasite Blood Smear

Specimen:

Collect:

One 4 mL Lavender (EDTA)

Also Acceptable
One 4 mL Green Top (Li Heparin)

Submit:

One 4 mL Lavender (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.

Also Acceptable
One 4 mL Green Top (Li Hep). Submit Refrigerated.

Stability:

Ambient: 8 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology:

Microscopy

Performed:

Mon-Fri

Reported:

1-3 Day(s)

CPT Codes:

87207 - Smear, Special Stain