Test directory: Malaria Smear, Thick and Thin

Ordering Code 4029
Test Name Malaria Smear, Thick and Thin
Alias Plasmodium Smear
Giemsa Stain
Babesia Smear
Malaria Smear
Malaria Thin Smear
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Submit entire tube.
Collection Instructions Specimen should be drawn before or immediately upon feverspike. EDTA tubes must be filled with at least 50% of the draw volume.
Handling Instructions Forward to Sendouts ASAP
Please call Client Services for STAT processing/assistance after hours

Sendouts: Send to CLH - Aiea.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen Stability Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Avail. Stat YES
Analytic Time For STAT Thin smear: Same day
For Routine & Thick smear: 1-2 days. Additional time is needed for speciation. Once epidemiologist confirms and approves testing, speciation is reported after 2-3 business days.
Methodology Examination by microscope
Reference Lab  Clinical Laboratories of Hi

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Malaria Smear, Thick ALL See report.
Malaria Smear, Thin ALL See report.