| Synonyms:
| Smear for review, Pathology Review, Slide for review, Hemogram and slide |
| Specimen: | Wright Stained Slide OR (1) Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube or (2) Purple microtainers.
Clients may send slides & their own hemogram.
Reviewed by Pathology Department. |
| Volume: | Smear and hemogram OR full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 smear or 2 purple microtainers |
| Collection: | If specimen is not received within 4 hours of collection, prepare 2 peripheral blood smears. Maintain at room temperature for 24 hours, 48 hours at 2-8°C. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Clotted; hemolysis; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See CBC report |
| Methodology: | Beckman Coulter LH 755, LH 750, LH 500 |
| Test Use: | Referred to Pathology by AHMC Lab or Client |
| Additional Information: | Reviewed by Pathology
Clients may send slides & their own hemogram |
| Testing Includes: | Hemogram
Differential and pathology review |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory Services |