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Alternative Names:

Malaria Thick and Thin films
Malaria Immunochromatographic Test

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MPI, FBE

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

An FBE must be performed at the same time.

Retrospective testing for Malaria Thick Thin Film is within 12 hours.

Retrospective testing for Malaria Immunochromatographic Test is within 3 days.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

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