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Test ID BLOD1409 Peripheral Blood Smear Examination

AKA

Smear, peripheral blood smear

Specimen Type/Requirements

Purple (EDTA) Tube. Unstained peripheral blood smears.

 

Smears made from EDTA should be made within 2 hours of collection for optimal quality. Do not fix or stain smears.
NOTE: A CBC must have been performed within the previous 72 hours. If not, a CBC must be ordered  with the Peripheral Smear Review.

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume 3 mL whole blood plus unstained peripheral smears
Minimum Volume 1 mL whole blood plus 1 unstained peripheral smears

 

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature 24 hours Preferred for Transport for slides
Refrigerated

N/A for slides

48 hours for EDTA specimen

 Preferred for Transport for EDTA specimen
Frozen N/A  

 

Methodology

Light Microscopy

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo- Core Lab

Preformed Test Frequency

Monday-Friday

Report Available

1-3 days