Percent Parasitemia Parasitemia
Synonyms |
Malaria, Babesia, Plasmodium |
Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Percent Parasitemia |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Percent Parasitemia |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
For patients with prior known-positive malaria or Babesia PCR results, a test order for Percent Parasitemia (previously known as Parasitemia, Blood) can be placed on subsequently collected samples for determination of parasite burden and monitoring successful response to treatment. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Specimen Volume |
3-5mL |
Container |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) Specimen: 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of EDTA whole blood |
Transport Instructions |
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Giemsa stain, Microscopy |
Days Performed |
7 days |
Performing Laboratories |
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CPT |
87015,87207 |
PDM |
257135 |
Result Interpretation |
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Forms |
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