Plasmodium species, PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Plasmodium species, PCR-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Malaria
Malaria PCR

Tests included:

Possible reflex test

Useful for:

Intended to be used as an aid in identifying species to human pathogenic Plasmodium spp. (ie, P. falciparum, P. knowlesi, P. malariae, P. ovale, and P. vivax).

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate specimen type:

ACD whole blood

Alternate collection container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Alternate transport container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days

Ambient - 14 days

Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

Frozen blood
Heparin tube
Improper labeling
Gross specimen contamination
Improper storage or transport
Specimen too old
Leaking or broken tube
PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (139475): R-NX

Days set up:

3 days/week

TAT:

6 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

87798

LOINC code:

Result 47085-6

Date created:

05/24/2019

Revised date:

06/23/2023

Review date:

03/31/2022