Patient Preparation Blood drawn 1 to 2 hours prior to expected chill will enhance recovery of malarial parasites by the laboratory
Preferred Specimen(s) 3 ml whole blood EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Container EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature Refrigerated 3 days
Reject Criteria
- Hemolysis
- Clotted
Methodology Rapid card
Clinical Significance The identification of malarial parasites and other blood parasites is used to determine treatment and prognosis.