Malarial antigen detection

Malarial antigen detection

Patient Preparation Blood drawn 1 to 2 hours prior to expected chill will enhance recovery of malarial parasites by the laboratory

Preferred Specimen(s) 3 ml whole blood EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Container EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature Refrigerated 3 days

Reject Criteria

• Hemolysis
• Clotted

Methodology Rapid card

Clinical Significance The identification of malarial parasites and other blood parasites is used to determine treatment and prognosis.

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