Pseudonyms
Malarial Parasites_x000D_Blood Film - Thick and Thin
Collection Requirements
3mL EDTA
Tube Colour
Pink / Purple
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
HaematologyReference Interval
Not detected
Availability
24 hours. Clinical Notes must be included, including recent travel history .
Fee
Medicare rebatable
Notes
Thick films, ICT, Molecular malaria screen performed. * Preferably taken during fever
Test code: MALAR2
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