| Methodology: |
Stain
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Whole Blood: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
OR Bone Marrow: Heparinized aspirate.
OR Paraffin: Block or slides.
Specimen Preparation: Whole Blood: Transport 7 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL) AND 6 unfixed smears (Min: 6 smears).
OR Bone Marrow: Transport 1 mL heparinized aspirate (Min: 1 mL) AND 6 unfixed smears (Min: 6 smears).
OR Paraffin: Protect from excessive heat. Transport paraffin block or 4 four micron slides (Min: 4 slides)
Storage/Transport Temperature: All Specimens: Room temperature. Must be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection.
Paraffin: Ship in cooled container during the summer months. Send Sunday-Thursday only.
Unacceptable Conditions: Fixed smears.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Peripheral Blood/Bone Marrow: Ambient: 24 hours
Paraffin: Indefinitely
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