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Specimen Collection Requirements
| Dept: | Hematology |
| SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS | |
| Collection Container: |
Lavender (EDTA)
|
| Specimen: | Whole Blood |
| Collection Notes: | Optimal specimen drawn during febrile episode at 6 hour intervals. One negative observation cannot rule out blood parasites. |
| Transport Temperature: | Room Temperature |
| Specimen Volume: | Preferred Volume: 3 mL; Minimum Volume: 1 mL |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Performed: | Monday - Saturday |
| Reported: | Same Day |
| Methodology: | Microscopic Examination |
| CPT: | 87207 |
| Stability: | Room Temperature: 24 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Reference Range: |
Negative |