Test Directory
Malarial Ag Test
Containers - Adult
Red Cap Tube EDTA KE 2.7ml
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Volume Range
>1.5ml
Additive per Container
EDTA |
Containers - Child
Pink Capped EDTA Blood
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Volume Range
1.2 K3 EDTA
Additive per Container
EDTA |
Reference ranges
Negative.
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Transport arrangements
Please refer to Malarial Parasite Screen.
Sample storage arrangements
Please refer to Malarial Parasite Screen
How to request
Please refer to Malarial Parasite Screen
Availability
Please refer to Malarial Parasite Screen
Anticipated turnaround
4 hours from arrival in laboratory
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Please refer to Malarial Parasite Screen
General additional information
The Malarial Ag Test is an RDT card test and is performed as part of the Malarial Parasite Screen, which includes the FBC and microscopic examination of thick and thin blood films to identify species. The card test can assist in the differential diagnosis between P. falciparum and the other Pan specific species (P.vivax, P.ovale, P.malariae).
NB at present it cannot be confirmed that the card test can indicate the presence of less common species, such as Plasmodium knowlesi.