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Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center
Specimen Type
|
Container/Tube |
LAV EDTA |
| Specimen Volume | 1.0 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Specimen Required
EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability Information
4 Hours
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Sunday through Monday
Reference Values
No parasites seen on thin smear.
Positive screen results are sent to NJDOH for confirmation.
Method Name
Manual Microscopy
CPT Code Information
87207
LOINC Code Information
10648-4