Parasite blood microscopy, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

PARA & CBCF & MAL

Synonyms

Blood parasites
Filariasis
Malaria
Malaria antigens
Microfilaria
Thick films

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Test Code

2678

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Additional Specimen Information

Deliver to lab ASAP. Sample is processed in Haematology first for CBC and microscopy and sent to Microbiology for PCR testing.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Test Method

Thin films examined in Haematology. PCR Testing is now performed for all Malaria test requests in Microbiology.

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Please indicate travel history.
Microfilaria: Contact the lab ( Rosie Greenlees or Microbiologist).

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