| Methodology: |
Cytochemical Stain
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
Within 5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Peripheral Blood: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA), or one 7 mL green (sodium or lithium heparin); Bone Marrow: 1 mL heparinized aspirate.
Transport: Peripheral Blood: One 5 mL whole blood (EDTA) or one 7 mL whole blood (green, heparin) and six unfixed smears; Bone Marrow: 1 mL heparinized aspirate and six unfixed smears. Transport at 20-25°C.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: Peripheral Blood: 1 ml whole blood (lavender, EDTA) and 6 unfixed smears or 1 mL whole blood, (green, heparin) and six unfixed smears. Bone Marrow: 1 mL heparinized aspirate and six unfixed smears. Transport at 20-25°C.
Remarks: Protect from light. Samples must be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection.
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