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Microfilaria (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Filiariasis

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MFA

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Whole blood must be sent from Monday to Thursday only. Whole blood sample must be received within 24 hours of collection.

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