Diagnostic Smear Review, UVM

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Diagnostic Smear Review, UVM

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send specimen in original tube.

24 hours Room temp

Pathological findings are reported in a detailed report after pathologist smear review is performed.

Microscopic Examination

Stained blood smear review by technologist and Pathologist

Daily/ Results available in 3-5 days/ NOT available STAT

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