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HelpTest Code LABMAL Rapid Malaria
Synonym
- MPBR
- EVDMAL
- Plasmodium
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Source: 3 mL
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 3 days
Rejected Due To
Centrifuged specimens
Reference Values
Negative for malaria antigens
Interpretation
Infection due to malaria cannot be entirely ruled out. Malaria antigen in the sample may be below the detection limit of the test. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with the thick and thin malaria preparation/microscopy.
Method Description
Immunochromatographic membrane assay
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab BRT
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Rapid Malaria
CPT Code Information
87899
LOINC Code Information
70569-9