Test Code 0205781 Parasite Smear, Blood Includes Malaria, Ehrlichia and Babesia

Important Note

CBC results must accompany this order; a peripheral smear will be added to allow the pathologist's dictation for the report.

Tetrachrome Stain (Wright’s-Modified)

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Whole blood and smears

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) and glass slides

Specimen Volume: 4 mL EDTA

Note: CBC results must accompany this order. If not provided, a CBC will be performed at an additional charge.

Thin Blood Films:

*Submit 5 slides from fresh, non-hemolyzed, EDTA whole blood (must be less than 4 hrs old)*

1. Prepare slides as a longer, single-cell-thin smear, with a "feathered edge."

2. Allow the slide to thoroughly air dry.

3. Place the slide in the plastic slide container.

4. Submit any foreign travel history.

Ambient

Negative

Monday through Sunday

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