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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Blood Smear Review

PATIENT INFO
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PHYSICIAN INFO
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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Blood Smear Review  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
BSMRV
Test Workstation :
MAHM1
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Purple top ( EDTA ) tube: Whole Blood
Collection Volume:
0.3 mL and 2 fresh peripheral smears
Cause for Rejection:
Specimens which are hemolyzed, clotted, diluted with IV fluid, or collected in heparin.
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours
Methodology:
Microscopic evaluation of Wright's stained blood film
Special Instructions:
A differential from whole blood cannot be done on a specimen held more than 4 hours at room temperature or more than 8 hours refrigerated. On microsamples, the specimen cannot be used when it is more than 4 hours old if previous slides were not made.
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
TAT:
4 hours
Additional Info:
Reference range is available on patient report
CPT Code:
85007

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