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HelpTest Code LAB2838 Smear Hold for Doctor Review
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| SMEAR HLD FOR DR | LAB2838 | SMEARHOLD |
Methodology
Manual
Resulted as a comment after the laboratory prepares a manual differential slide for a doctor to review.
Specimen Requirements
Slides and whole blood are required.
Slides must be made within 8 hours of draw.
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information:
1. Fingerstick specimen is acceptable.
2. Regional and Neighborhood sites: Send remaining EDTA specimen (refrigerated), printout from hematology analyzer, and 1 unstained blood smears.
3. See Ehrlichia Smears in Special Instructions for examples of properly made slides.
Specimen Type: Smears
Container/Tube: Slide container
Specimen Volume: 1 smear
Collection Instructions: Prepare1 thin blood smear, using only clean, grease-free slides. Slides, with a “feathered edge,” should be no more than a single cell thick. Allow smears to thoroughly air dry. Label slides with 2 accurate patient identifiers. Handwrite slide labels. Do not use stickers as patient identifiers/labels on slides. Do not stain slides.
Additional Information:
1. Fingerstick specimen is acceptable.
2. Regional and Neighborhood sites: Send remaining EDTA specimen (refrigerated), printout from hematology analyzer, and 1 unstained blood smear.
3. See Ehrlichia Smears in Special Instructions for examples of properly made slides.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Slides-Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Whole Blood-Ambient/Refrigerate 8 hours OK/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Hematology-
Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab
East Region: Ashland Clinic Lab, Deer River Hospital Lab, Grand Rapids Clinic Lab, Hayward Clinic Lab, Remer Clinic Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, Spooner Clinic Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.