Test ID MALCT Plasmodium Percent Parasitemia Reflex, Varies
Reporting Name
Plasmodium Percent Parasitemia RflxSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Ambient | 7 days |
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
87207
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MALCT | Plasmodium Percent Parasitemia Rflx | 53556-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MALCT | Plasmodium Percent Parasitemia Rflx | 53556-7 |
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see LMALP / Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex, Varies.
Useful For
Calculating percent parasitemia, which can be used to predict prognosis and monitor response to treatment for patients with malaria
Testing Algorithm
Slides submitted for malaria parasitemia reflex are used for percent parasitemia analysis.
This test may be added to positive LCMAL / Malaria, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies by physician request only.
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see LMALP / Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex, Varies.
Giemsa Stain
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see LMALP / Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex, Varies.
A percent parasitemia is provided following a positive result for LMALP / Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex, Varies.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday