Patients presenting with unexplained fevers after returning from countries where malaria is endemic.
Department
Microbiology - Bacteriology
Delphic Registration Code
PARA
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Test Code
2678
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Additional Specimen Information
Blood collected upon admission/presentation.
A negative result may not exclude malaria. Repeat blood should be taken, preferably between paroxysms.
Patient Specimen - EDTA blood or premade thick film
Aliquot Instructions
Test Method
Thick film usually performed in conjunction with the Malaria Antigen Test.
Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz
If Malaria microscopy is required also register for CBCF and MAL
