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Test Code N.RBC MORPH SMEAR & STAIN FOR RBC MORPHOLOGY AND PLATELET MORPHOLOGY

Important Note

If delay in test performance is anticipated, slides are required. Fixed slides are preferred. Appropriate comments are generated with report if sample integrity is compromised.

Methodology

Manual

Specimen Requirements

EDTA Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Fill tube to appropriate line (Microtainers must be filled to  Second Mark).

Collection:

Prefer to receive specimen within 12 hours of collection. Prefer specimen to be stored and transported refrigerated.

 

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated - 24 hours

Specimen Rejection

  1. Under-filled Tube
  2. Unlabeled Specimen
  3. Clotted or Hemolyzed Specimen
  4. Specimen exceeds stability requirements

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 to 48 hours

Reference Ranges

 

Morphology  
RBC Morphology No Reference Range Established
PLT Morphology Normal
PLT Estimate Adequate

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85008