Pathologist Review Smear Panel

Test Name

Pathologist Review Smear Panel

Alternate Description

Peripheral Smear, Pathologist Review

LIS Code

PRSP

Availability

Monday - Friday

Lab Section

Hematology

Fluid Type

Whole blood

Test Includes

CBC with WBC differential count, reticulocyte count, and pathologist smear review

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

One 2.7 purple top tube or one microtainer (EDTA)

Summary Test Name

Pathologist Review Smear Panel

Transport Time

Send to the laboratory within 4 hours

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Refrigerate until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

4 hours at RT and 48 refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml whole blood in a Lavender Microtainer 1.0 ml whole blood in a Pediatric Lavender Top 2.7 ml whole blood in a 5 ml Lavender Top

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Refrigerate until analysis

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Results available same day if received before 10:00 AM, M-F. Interpreted: daily (5 days per week-routine or stat specimens), emergent (daily-requires Clinical Pathologist consult)