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HelpTest ID BLOD1409 Peripheral Blood Smear Examination
AKA
Smear, Peripheral Blood Smear
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
and
2 unstained EDTA blood smears
Please send instrument printout with slides.
CBC must be performed within 72 hrs of order.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3 ml whole blood in EDTA plus 2 unstained EDTA smears |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml whole blood in EDTA plus 2 unstained EDTA smear |
Stability/Transport
Slides:
| Room Temperature | Preferred for transport |
|---|
EDTA Whole Blood:
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Methodology
Light Microscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1-3 days
CPT
85007