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Please include clinical details on the form including recent travel locations, previous history of malaria and which type if positive. | Please include clinical details on the form including recent travel locations, previous history of malaria and which type if positive. | ||
Malaria screen is performed by PCR, and if positive followed up with immunochromatography (ICT) for malarial antigens | Malaria screen is performed by LAMP PCR, and if positive followed up with immunochromatography (ICT) for malarial antigens, and thin film examination for species identification. | ||
The required sample type is EDTA whole blood and can be performed from the same tube as the CBC. | The required sample type is EDTA whole blood and can be performed from the same tube as the CBC. | ||
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Last reviewed 07/ | Last reviewed 07/11/2025 by Grace Lim | ||