Synonyms |
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MP;
Thick and Thin films
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Clinical
Indications |
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P.U.O.,
Rigors, temperature fluctuations, flu-like symptoms after
travel to a malarious area.
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Test Includes |
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Thin
film
Thick film
Falciparum Screen
Malarial Parasite
NB: if demonstrated, the G6PD will be analysed and blood film
sent to malarial reference centre for confirmation. If not demonstrated, then message to repeat
if symptoms persist.
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Request
Form |
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Combined Pathology Blood form
(Yellow/Black or Blue for GP's)
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Availability |
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On request.
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Turnaround
Time |
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4
hours for all tests
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Specimen |
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Anticoagulated
Blood (EDTA) only
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Volume |
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3mls
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Container |
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Purple top (EDTA) tube
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Lab.
Handling |
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FBC
must be done at same time and a film looked at for RBC, WBC
and plate morphology
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Causes
for Rejection |
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Unlabelled sample
Clotted/citrated/heparinised sample or too old (>4
hours max)
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