Reference Interval:
Less than 1.01 IV
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| Interpretive Data: |
A positive result, with consistent clinical symptoms and history, suggests malarial infection by any of the following species: P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, or P. ovale. Malaria Smear (Giemsa Stain), test number 0049025, of a blood smear should be performed for confirmation. Giemsa stain may not detect parasites in low numbers or in past infection. IFA has limited utility in the speciation of past malaria infections because of extensive cross-reactivity between species.
Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
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| CPT Code(s): |
86750
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