Plasmodium species, PCR

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Plasmodium species, PCR-994

  
Plasmodium species, PCR
  
994
  
LAB994
  
MSO
  
Malaria
Malaria PCR
  

Possible reflex test

  

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).

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
5 mL
  
0.5 mL
  

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

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

 

  
ACD whole blood
  

Yellow ACD (A or B)

 

  

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

  

Yellow ACD (A or B)

  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days

Ambient - 14 days

Frozen - NO

  
  • 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.
  
LabCorp Burlington (139475): R-NX
  
3 days/week
  
6 days
  

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

  

Negative

  
This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.
  
87798
  
Result 47085-6
  
05/24/2019
  
06/23/2023
  
03/31/2022