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HelpTest Code LAB2083 Ehrlichia Smear
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| ANAPLASMOSIS SMEAR(EHRL) |
LAB2083 |
EHRLS |
Methodology
Microscopic Examination of Stained Buffy Coat Slides
Specimen Requirements
EDTA whole blood and smears are required.
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information:
1. Include a copy of hemogram results.
2. See Ehrlichia Smears in Special Instructions for examples of properly made slides.
Specimen Type: Smears
Container/Tube: Slide container
Specimen Volume: 6 smears
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube
2. Prepare 2 peripheral smears (labeled as peripheral smears) and 4 buffy coat smears (labeled as buffy coat smears).
3. Prepare buffy coat smears as follows:
a. Spin down a small portion of EDTA whole blood.
b. Pipet buffy coat along with a small portion of plasma and make 6 smears.
c. Label these smears as buffy coat smears.
Additional Information:
1. Include a copy of hemogram results.
2. See Ehrlichia Smears in Special Instructions for examples of properly made slides.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Use one 5 ml EDTA tube less than 4 hours old for optimum results. If specimens are transported to the lab for analysis, it is preferable to make slides from fresh blood to send.
Ambient/Refrigerate 24 hours OK/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday (day shift only)
Performing Laboratory
Hematology-
Central Region: St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic Lab, St. Joseph's - Brainerd Clinic Lab, St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab
East Region: SMDC Clinical Lab
West Region: Fargo Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87207
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)