Test Results For:
Malaria Thick Smear
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Malaria Thick Smear
- Test Code
- MALC
Short Description
Malaria Thick Smear
Test Name
Malaria Thick Smear
Test Code
MALC
Category
Haematology
TAT
Main Lab:
12
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<12hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Lavender - EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Type
EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Lavender
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
4
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Capillary Blood
TAT
Main Lab:
12
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<12hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
12 Hour(s)
2–8°C:
24 Hour(s)
Clinical Interest
Malaria screening is of significant clinical importance for early diagnosis, appropriate management, reducing transmission, preventing complications and ensuring the safety of individuals at risk of malaria infection.
Clinical Information Required
Visited_country
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
7-9, 637-9
Outwork
No