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HelpTest Code PATHSM Peripheral Blood Smear To Pathology Panel, O612447
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender-Top (EDTA) Whole Blood
Specimen Volume: 300µL Whole Blood (3mL Lavender EDTA tube with minimum volume of 1mL), or 250µL Whole Blood (EDTA Microtainer)
Stability: Samples are stable for 24 hours at room temperature and up to 36 hours at 4°C. Refrigerated samples must be allowed to come to room temperature before testing.
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Useful For
Abnormalities meeting established criteria are to be reviewed by a Pathologist. These include erythrocyte, platelet and leukocyte abnormalities. Additionally, smears may be ordered for Pathology review by a patient's physician regardless of review criteria.
Methodology
Blood Smear is Wright Stained and Examined Microscopically
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Not applicable
Report Available
1-2 days upon receipt