Malarial Parasites

Test Information

• Container:
  EDTA 4ml (Lavender) or Paediatric pink top bottle 0.5ml
   
• Collection conditions:
  Malaria requests must be accompanied with details of area travelled and prophylaxis taken. If you are a GP ordering a test for malaria the patient must be bled at a hospital site to ensure prompt delivery to the laboratory - samples more than 6 hours old on arrival cannot be tested. -
   
• Reporting Frequency:
  2 hours
   

• Additional information

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