Aliases
Babesia, Malaria, Microfilaria, Plasmodium, Trypanosome
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Test Name
Blood Parasite Smear Giemsa Stain
Test Code
BLDSMEAR
Methodology
Microscopic exam
Overview/Supplementary
This test detects blood parasites (e.g., Babesia, microfilariae, Plasmodium, trypanosomes). Parasitemia will be reported, as appropriate. Plasmodium PCR - Blood will be performed if Plasmodium sp. is suspected.
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimens: Thick and thin blood film smears from whole blood, EDTA whole blood
Preferred volume: 1 mL
Minimum volume: 200 µL
Special Considerations
Do not allow EDTA tube to sit for prolonged time with cap off at room temperature.
Parasite and red blood cell morphology can become distorted.
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 51714-4
Test Resource ID
868