ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Parasites Smear (Giemsa Stain), Blood : 0049025
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Time Sensitive
  


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
 
 

 

 

 
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