20400:MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL, PATHOLOGIST REVIEW
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Methodology: |
Microscopic slide review of Wright’s stained blood films |
| Edit Date: |
10/13/2008 |
| Performed: |
Daily |
| Released: |
Next day |
| CPT Code: |
85007 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA) and/or one to two blood films. If only blood films are submitted, include an unstained slide, if possible. |
| Handling: |
Refrigerate whole blood. Send slides in slide holders, or wrap in heavy cardboard and tape closed. |
| Standard Volume: |
2 blood films or 3 mL EDTA whole blood. |
| Minimum Volume: |
1 blood film or 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood in a 1.0 microcollection tube. |
| Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Broken slides or poorly prepared or stained slides. |
