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Plasmodium 18S rRNA Quantitative RT-PCR Assay

Important Note

This test is only offered to Seattle Children's providers. We do not offer this test or coordinate pass throughs for external clients.

This is not the first-line test for patients who are being ruled out for symptomatic malaria. For symptomatic malaria, please order Blood Parasites (LAB2530).

Additional Codes

MAL18S

Clinical System Name

Miscellaneous Lab Test

Synonyms

Malaria molecular nucleic acid test

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Lavender Top Tube

Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL

Minimum Vol:

  • Infant: 0.2 mL
  • Adult: 0.5 mL

 

Note: Specimens for this assay should not be shared with any other testing.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Heparin (Green Top) and Red Top Tube

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: -70 C

Storage Location: Freeze whole blood specimen in the CPA -70°C freezer, Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site Collection: Whole blood in a Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated (4°C) for up to 4 hours. Whole blood in a Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) should be frozen at -70°C.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood Room Temp 4 h
  Refrigerated 4 h
  Frozen Indefinite

Note: Whole blood in a Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated (4°C) for up to 4 hours. Whole blood in a Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) should be frozen at -70°C.

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N

Within 2 weeks of receipt at MMDL

 3 - 4 w

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington

Deptartment of Laboratory Medicine

Malaria Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory

750 Republican St

Bldg F - F891G
Seattle, WA 98109

 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

87799

Methodology

Method: Real-time reverse transcription PCR

Analytical Volume: See Sample Requirements section above.

Send Out Instructions

Reference Lab Test Name:

Plasmodium 18S rRNA Quantitative RT-PCR Assay
Reference Lab Test Code:

MAL18S (Not in UW Test Catalog)
Instructions:

Send out daily with the UW courier.