Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Malarial parasites PCR

Synonyms

Malaria PCR

Price Comment

See referral laboratory link for pricing information

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

4 mL EDTA tube (purple)

Pre Testing Requirements

A malarial parasite screen must be performed before PCR testing is considered

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot Transport

Send at 4°C

Test Information

Department

Haematology

Test Availability

Referred to external laboratory.

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

PCR testing is performed for confirmation of malaria and speciation where required.

Referred Out

Malaria PCR - CHL

Above is a link to CHL test guide for further information regarding Malaria PCR analysis

Electronic Information

Registration Code

MALNP

HL7 mapping code

$MALN