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Slide Review- Pathologist

Important Note

Test must be ordered with CBC.  If adding on to specimen in lab, the sample is only good for 24 hours.

Additional Codes

LAB6668 - Slide review Pathologist

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Microscopy

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: 500 microliters of blood in a lavender EDTA Microtainer is also acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Thursday:  Turnaround Time -  24 Hours after receipt in laboratory 
 

Friday  through Sunday:  Turnaround Time - result on Monday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85060

Stability

24 hours