Test Results For:
Malaria Antigen
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Malaria Antigen
- Test Code
- MALPF
Short Description
Malaria Ag
Test Name
Malaria Antigen
Test Code
MALPF
Category
Haematology
TAT
Main Lab:
4
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<4hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Lavender - EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Type
EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Lavender
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
4
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Capillary Blood
TAT
Main Lab:
4
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<4hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
12 Hour(s)
2–8°C:
24 Hour(s)
Clinical Interest
Malaria screening is of significant clinical importance for early diagnosis, appropriate management, reducing transmission, preventing complications and ensuring the safety of individuals at risk of malaria infection.
Clinical Information Required
Visited_country
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
687-3, 50687-3
Outwork
No