Plasmodium species
TEST NAME | Plasmodium species |
DISEASE/DISORDER | Malaria |
ALTERNATE NAMES | Blood parasites, Malaria slide |
METHODOLOGY | Morphology, PCR |
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS | None |
ORDERING INFORMATION | TDH DLS Requisition: PH-4182 Clinical Submission Requisition Form |
Specimen Requirements
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Specimen Collection |
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Specimen Labeling |
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Specimen Processing |
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Specimen Storage and Preservation |
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Specimen Transportation |
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Specimen Acceptability and Rejection |
- Thick and thin blood smears must be sent and examined for the presence of malaria. If species level determination cannot be made based upon morphological characteristics, malaria PCR will be performed. - From a patient with a febrile illness who is strongly suspected of having malaria (regardless of blood smear result) or a species that cannot be determined after careful examination. - From donors to a patient who developed malaria following blood transfusion. - If Ebola is suspected, it should be ruled out before being sent for malaria testing.
- Specimen was broken or leaked in transit - The incorrect preservative was used - The specimen was greater than four (4) months old, if PCR testing is required. - Specimen is not indentified properly (i.e. information does not match the accompanying requisition) - Insufficient amount of specimen submitted for testing |
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