Malaria

Test Information

Test Name

Malaria

Synonyms

Malaria Antigen; Malaria Screen; Malaria Ag; Malaria parasites

Department

Haematology

Price

$70.00

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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

EDTA

Testing Location

All

Turn Around Time

8 hours

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

No

Preparation

All requests for Malarial parasites should ideally have a malarial parasite questionnaire completed.

Delivery and Handling

Process ASAP

Processing Information

Registration Code

MP

Notes

Always register as Urgent
Add "LOOK" under clinical details
Stable for 12 hours. Malaria Antigen can be done up to 3 days after collection.

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Interpretations

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