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: 2 hours
Day Case: 24 hours
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: [email protected].
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