Malaria Microscopy - Thick film
Test Identifier Information | |
| Registration Code | PARA |
| Method | ****If Malaria microscopy is required also register for CBCF and MAL.***** Thick film usually performed in conjunction with the Malaria Antigen Test.
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| Diagnostic Use / Indications | Patients presenting with unexplained fevers after returning from countries where malaria is endemic. |
| External Price | $33.99(Exclusive of GST) |
Specimen Collection | |
| Specimen Collection Protocols | Blood collected upon admission/presentation. A negative result may not exclude malaria. Repeat blood should be taken, preferably between paroxysms. |
| Patient Specimen | EDTA blood or premade thick film |
| Paediatric Specimen | As above |
| Sample Delivery to Lab | ASAP |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
| Department | Microbiology-Bacteriology |
| Contact Details |
Email
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| Contact Phone Number | 03 378 6308 | x86308 |
| Test Availability | 0800-1700hrs (Antigen available 24/7) |
| Turnaround Time | 4 hrs |
| Delphic Number Test Number | 2678 |
