20400:MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL, PATHOLOGISTS REVIEW
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Microscopic slide review of Wright’s stained blood films. |
Edit Date: |
10/15/2008 |
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 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 mL microcollection tube. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Broken slides or poorly prepared or stained slides. |