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General Information:

 

Top 3 Reference Laboratory Test Catalogs for Miscellaneous Lab Test Orders:

 

Specimen Collection Information:

 

Critical Values:

System-Wide MaineHealth Laboratory Critical Values

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code PARLD Parasite Load

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                             PARLD
EPIC LAB20533                      

 

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting and quantifying parasite percentage in blood of patients with known blood parasite infections.

Method Name

Wright- Giemsa Stain

Reference Values

Negative (no parasites observed)

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)

Slide

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 4.0 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Submit the following specimens:

 

BLOOD:

1. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube

2. Send 4.0 mL of EDTA whole blood at ambient temperature only.

3. Parasites may not be detected in EDTA specimen processed 4-6 hours after collection if parasitemia is low.

 

SMEARS:

1. **If not performed at ordering sites campus, Submit 2 thin blood films made from EDTA blood.

2. Do not fix; air dry only.

3. Send the slides in plastic slide containers.

4. Forward promptly at ambient temperature only.

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
87207 Smear, Special Stain for Inclusion Bodies or Parasites (eg: Malaria, Coccidia, Microsporidia, Trypanosomes, Herpes Viruses)  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

51714-4