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Buffy Coat for Electron Microscopy
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| Test Code(s): |
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SPATH / not orderable in Health Link
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| CPT Code(s): |
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88348
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| Testing Site: |
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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| Request Form: |
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Tissue Exam Request Form UWH #33
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri, dayshift.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Routine: 1 week.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Call the VA Madison Electron Microscopy Lab at 256-1901 EXT 11715 prior to collecting specimen
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: 2 Lavender tops
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: Full tube
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 10 mL
Pediatrics: 5 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport Specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220)immediately with instructions to contact the VA Electron Microscopy Lab as soon as possible upon arrival
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Ultrastructure deteriorates rapidly; the specimen will not be suitable for processing if received more than two hours after collection.
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Interpretation
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