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Microfilaria (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Filiariasis

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MFA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

In order to examine blood for both nocturnal and diurnal species, optimum collection would be one specimen between 10 am and 2pm ( preferably 12 noon) and another between 10pm amd 2 am (preferably midnight).

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Laboratory details...

Method:

Thick & Thin Film and ICT