ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0049180: Sezary Cell Exam |
| Test Mnemonic: SEZARY | |
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Methodology: Stain
Performed: Mon-Fri Reported: 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Peripheral Blood: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Transport: Peripheral Blood: 5 mL whole blood and six unfixed smears. Transport at 20-25°C. Send Sunday-Thursday only. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL whole blood and six unfixed smears. Transport at 20-25°C. Send Sunday-Thursday only. Remarks: Whole blood EDTA slides preferred. Samples must be received within 24 hours of collection. Testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours |
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| Reference Interval: |
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0-15% - Lymphocytes having Sezary morphology within normal limits 16% or greater - Abnormal |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 85060 |