| Methodology: |
Cytochemical Stain
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL whole blood, green (sodium or lithium heparin) and six unfixed, well-prepared smears.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 5 mL whole blood and six unfixed, well-prepared smears. Transport at 20-25°C. Send Sunday through Thursday only.
Minimum volume required: 1 mL whole blood and six well-prepared unfixed smears at 20-25 Degrees C.
Remarks: Whole blood must be received within 24 hours of collection. When only unfixed smears are submitted, the slides must be received within 72 hours preparation. Protect from light and pack accordingly to avoid breakage.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in EDTA. Poorly prepared smears (too thick or no feather edge). Broken smears. Fixed smears.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Blood: Ambient: 24 hours; Smears (unfixed): Ambient: 3 days
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