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Performing Location(s)
BMC,CRH,LFH,HRK,OCH,FTT,FOX,FCC
Synonyms
Peripheral Smear
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Preferred Container
Lavender Top
Alternate Container
Purple top microtainer
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing
500 µL whole blood
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Transportation Needs
Deliver to the laboratory within 12 hours
Storage Requirements
Refrigerate up to 24 hours
Do NOT freeze
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Clotted specimens
Macroscopic clot detected with wooden sticks
Fibrin strands with platelet involvement on peripheral smear
Less than 250µL of sample for Microtainer tubes
Collection in 6.0 mL pink or purple top Vacutainer
Collection in any anticoagulant other that K2EDTA
> 24 hours refrigerated for CBC and/or differential
> 12 hours at room temp or > 24 hours refrigerated for reticulocytes
Samples drawn above an IV line
Contaminated line draws
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Additional Information
Stained slide is held in Lab for Hem-Onc Consult. Slides may be held at MIBH Laboratory. Stained slides are stored for 1 year.
CPT Code
Not Billable
Last Updated
31-Mar-22 KT