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Test Code PCS Path Check Smear

Performing Laboratory

North Ottawa Community Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions: Also prepare 3 to 5 well-made, thin, peripheral smears.

Reference Values

A pathologist’s interpretation will be included.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Giemsa Stain

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85007