Test Name

FILARIA MICROSCOPY

Aliases

MICROFILARIA MICROSCOPY

Abbreviations

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Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

HEMATOLOGY

Sub Department

GENERAL

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

5

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

EDTA (purple top) vacutainer. Do NOT outsource outside Scanlab; this is simply done via PBF examination

Clinical Utility

Used for evaluation of filariasis/ elephantiasis. Sample images for comparison when performing PBF examination can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/lymphaticfilariasis/index.html

Last Review

26th Feb 2026