Malarial Parasites
Code
MALP
Sample Reqs
A [4] [9] [14]
Turnaround
STAT
Special instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory same day.
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[14] Provide details of travel history.
Sample type guide
A
Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)
Related specialties
Additional information
Updated Monday, 08 December 2025