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SPECIMEN: Blood drawn in an EDTA tube or taken by fingerstick; or prepared/stained thick and thin smears. Slides should be made within one hour of draw.
COLLECTION: Blood drawn between chills with successive draws at 6, 12, and 24 hours is recommended. Blood drawn any time is still acceptable. See Parasitology specimen collection guide for details.
TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room temperature (15-30°C). If sending blood, submit within one hour. Indicate travel history on lab slip.
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