Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Malaria parasites
Malaria parasites
EDTA
| Test | Malaria parasites |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | MP |
| Profile | FBC & Routine blood film added on the same sample |
| Clinical Indication | The female anopheles mosquito transmits malaria Likely affected persons will be those who have travelled from, to or through malaria -affected areas. Thin and Thick films are preparation and morphologically assess for the presence of malaria parasite and sub-type. These are 2nd checked by a biomedical scientist or with use of a antigen test kit . |
| Specimen Type | |
| Sample Type | EDTA |
| Minimum Volume | 1 x 3 mL (adult) 1 x 0.5 mL (paed) |
| Special Precautions | Must be at least half filled |
| Stability | 3 hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1-2 hours ( all treated as urgent, please inform Haematology BMS staff) |
| Laboratory | York & Scarborough Hospital |
| Reference Interval | Qualitative |
| Limitations | A single test where no parasites are detected cannot rule out malaria. Always repeat for confirmation, especially if clinical sysmptoms persist. |
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