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Collection Requirements
Source: bone marrow
Containers(s):
- Preferred: EDTA lavender
- Acceptable: Sodium heparin green
Volume:1 mL in vacutainer
Source: leukapherisis product
Container: Sodium citrate light blue
Volume: 2.7 or 1.8 mL in vacutainer filled to line
Special Instructions
Send to the lab immediately
Must be processed within 60 minutes of collection
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 2-4 hours
Availability
STAT
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: whole blood
Room temperature
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Hematology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Sysmex
Reference Ranges
The reference range and other method performance specifications have not been established for this specimen type. Interpret results with caution.
CPT
85048