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Test Code
PLASM
Test Name
Plasmodium sp. PCR
CPT Codes
87798
Expected Turnaround Time
5 days
Clinical Utility

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

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Alternate Collection Container: Pale Yellow Top (ACD)  

Desired Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a lavender top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Submit 5 mL of whole blood in the original collection container.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Frozen blood
  • Heparin tube
  • Improper labeling
  • Gross specimen contamination
  • Improper storage or transport
  • Specimen too old
  • Leaking or broken tube
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 3 times per week
Reflex Tests
PLSPR
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