MALARIA/BLOOD PARASITES
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: PBL
UPHSM LIS Test #: 313
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 - 3 days (prelim 1 day)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 313
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 - 3 days (prelim 1 day)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 3ml or 5ml
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Lavender Top, 2 smears unstained.
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Lavender Top, 2 smears unstained.
Collection Info:
Methods
Microscopic examination of blood smear
Clinical Utilities
Detecting malaria parasites.
CPT Codes
87207, 87015
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
Component Info
Name: THIN SMEAR (TNSMR)
Method:
CPT Code: 87207
Ref Range: None Seen
Comp Units:
Method:
CPT Code: 87207
Ref Range: None Seen
Comp Units:
Name: THICK SMEAR (TKSMR)
Method:
CPT Code: 87015
Ref Range: None Seen
Comp Units:
Method:
CPT Code: 87015
Ref Range: None Seen
Comp Units:
