UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Smear to Ordering MD
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| Test Code(s): |
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SMER / HCSMER
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| CPT Code(s): |
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85008
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Slide prepared at the request of the ordering physician for their review. Slide will not be reviewed by lab personnel. A WBC Differential should be ordered if lab needs to review. Smear for physician will either be held in lab or sent to clinic.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: K3EDTA-Lavender top
Also Acceptable:
K2EDTA-Lavender top
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Whole Blood
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Clotted specimens are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 8 hours
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Interpretation
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