| Method |
Wright’s Stain; Microscopic Examination of thick and thin peripheral blood stained smears |
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| CPT Code |
87207 |
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| Preferred Specimen |
Blood Smears or Fingerstick prepared blood smears |
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| Other Acceptable Specimens |
- 10-15 mL Heparinized Blood (Green Top)
- 10-15 mL EDTA blood (Lavender Top)
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| Specimen Container |
Glass Slide or Vacutainer Tube (Lavender or Green) |
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| Specimen Identification |
Label container with patient’s first name, last name and DOB include date and time of collection. |
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| Special Instructions |
- Indicate specimen source on requisition slip
- Include any pertinent clinical information or patient history on requisition.
- Submit two thick and two thin smears if preparing the smear at the clinic office.
- Recent travel history
- Call the Micro department for thick smear preparation
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| Shipping Requirements |
Store and ship at room temperature |
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| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimens
- Clotted whole blood sample
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| Turn-around-time |
24 – 48 hours |
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