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Performing Laboratory
Trinity Health Grand Haven
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole bloodContainer/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