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| Test Name/Synonym: | Babesia - Blood - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M MALARIA | ||
| Primary Container: | EDTA (Lavender) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Test cannot be collected by Mobile Collection Service (MCS). One 6 mL lavender top EDTA tube Whole blood | ||
| Processing: | DO NOT open tube. DO NOT centrifuge. DO NOT make blood smears. Refer to note below. NOTE: for specimens that may be delayed greater than 2 hours (i.e. sites outside the Calgary Region), a set of four (4) thick and six (6) thin smears should be made and submitted to the laboratory. Transport STAT. Specimen MUST be transported directly to the Calgary Zone DSC within 1 hour 40 minutes of collection and be received in Microbiology for processing within 2 hours of collection. Make necessary courier/cab arrangements for transportation to meet this time expectation. Call the courier desk at 403-770-3311 for assistance and provide the time of specimen collection. Completed Malaria History Form must accompany the specimen. Refer Calgary Zone CLS Form #MI6002: Malaria History Form. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Additional blood parasites: refer to Malaria, Microfilaria and Trypanosomes. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | ||
