| 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: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation: Protect from light and pack accordingly to avoid breakage. Transport 5 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL) AND 6 unfixed, well-prepared smears (Min: 6 smears)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Send Sunday through Thursday only. Whole blood must be received within 24 hours of collection; smears must be received within 72 hours preparation.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in EDTA. Poorly prepared smears (too thick or no feather edge). Broken or fixed smears.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Blood: Ambient: 24 hours
Unfixed Smears: Ambient: 72 hours
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