Order Code PARCT Malaria/Babesia Percent Parasitemia Reflex
Useful For
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see LMALP / Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex.
Calculation of percent parasitemia that can be used to predict prognosis and monitor response to treatment for patients with malaria and babesiosis
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see LMALP / Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex.
Giemsa Stain
Reporting Name
Percent Parasitemia ReflexSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see LMALP / Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex.
Slides submitted for LMALP / Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex, Blood are used for percent parasitemia.
May be added on to positive LCMAL / Malaria, Molecular Detection, PCR only by physician request.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
NA |
Lipemia |
NA |
Icterus |
NA |
Other |
NA |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see LMALP / Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex.
A percent parasitemia is provided following a positive result for LMALP / Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Performing Laboratory

Test Classification
This test uses a standard method. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87207
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PARCT | Percent Parasitemia Reflex | 53556-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PARCT | Percent Parasitemia Reflex | 53556-7 |