Blood parasite screen
24 hours
Chromatographic Immunoassay/ Microscopy with oil Immersion
Provide travel history and clinical details of patient such as fever and angioedema.
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Microscopic exam to detect Plasmodium species in blood.
Whole Blood
4 mL
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 1 day |