Malarial Parasite Confirmation

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

MH

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Referred to :PHE Malaria Reference Laboratory,Faculty of Infectious and Tropical DiseasesLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine,Keppel Street,LondonWC1E 7HTTel: 020 7927 2318/2427Out of hours emergencies: 0845 155 5000

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Referral laboratory specific form completed by lab

Reference range

Diagnostic

Tube type

Tube type info

1 x EDTA2 x unstained thick films3 x unstained fixed thin films

Special requirements

Minimum volume

1 tube minimum 80% full

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

Diagnosed on day of receipt. Reported within 1-2 working days (2-10 days for PCR)

TAT GP/Outpatient

Diagnosed on day of receipt. Reported within 1-2 working days (2-10 days for PCR)

Referral lab