ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0049025: Malaria Smear (Giemsa Stain)

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Time Sensitive
  

Test Mnemonic: GIEMSA
Methodology: Stain

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 2 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Transport: 5 mL whole blood and five thin blood smears (unstained, unfixed) and five thick smears (unstained, unfixed) at 20-25°C. Thick smears are made by dropping 10 to 20 µL of blood onto a slide and spreading it into a dime-sized area with a wooden or plastic applicator. Transport slides in cardboard slide holders. 

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Remarks: Sample must be received within 24 hours of collection.

Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Negative

CPT Code(s):
87207 Stain; 87015 Concentration