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Test Code LAB3010 BLOOD SMEAR SLIDE, CLINICIAN REVIEW

Important Note

This is a blood smear made from an EDTA anticoagulated sample and held in lab or sent to an inpatient floor or clinic for a clinican to review. 

 

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Container: Lavender Top Tube. 

Specimen Volume: Minimum 2 mL (tube)

 

Pediatric Collection:

One Lavender microtainer filled to 500 uL (Minimum 250 uL).

Stability:

Refrigerated: 48 hours (preferred)

 Room Temperature: 24 hours 

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Stat: 1 HOUR Routine: 4 HOURS

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Performing Laboratory Section:

HEMATOLOGY / UMC MAIN LABORATORY