Malaria Screen
A group of screening tests to detect if malarial parasites are present in a patients blood. If malarial parasites are found, then a provisional species diagnosis will be given (where possible). All positive samples are sent to the London School of Tropical Medicine for confirmation.
| Tube | 03 (EB) - EDTA Blood |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0082 |
| Reference | All new positive cases are sent by BMS staff to London School of Tropical Medicine for confirmation |
| Additional Information | This test can only be added to samples within 24 hours of collection. |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: 24 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum Volume - one full 3ml EDTA or full paediatric tube Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences Refernce ranges available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Telepath | MPS1L MPS1J |
| ICE Codes | LMP JMP |
