Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
Methodology
Cytochemical Stain
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA) or Green (Sodium or Lithium Heparin). Immediately invert tube several times following procurement of whole blood.
Transport 5 mL whole blood and 6 unfixed push smears. (Min: 0.1 mL whole blood and 2 unfixed push smears)
Room temperature.
Serum or plasma.
Most recent CBC report, patient history, clinical indications and physician's name and telephone number are required. An instructional video with more information on how to make an adequate slide can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca3NwrlpS40&feature=youtu.be
Whole Blood: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Unfixed Push Smears: Ambient: 5 days; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
Standard
Note
Further information on how to make an adequate slide, in the form of an instructional video, can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca3NwrlpS40&feature=youtu.be
Hotline History
CPT Codes
85060, 85007
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3001948 | Blood Smear Interpretation |