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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Peripheral Blood Smear, Extra Slide Requests - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | ESHEM | ||
| Primary Container: | EDTA (Lavender) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | One 4 mL or Onex 3 mL lavender top EDTA tube Whole blood | ||
| Processing: | Apply barcode smear label to empty tube, attach tube with elastic band to patient's EDTA tube. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Reference Interval: | See Laboratory Report. | ||
| Critical Value: | See Laboratory Report. | ||
| Testing Area: | Hematology | ||
| Performing Site: | All Sites | ||
| Additional Test Information: | ONLY used in cases where an extra blood smear/slide is requested for a specific Hematologist.
Select the Hematologist’s name from the drop-down menu. If Hematologist’s name is not on list, select “Other” and enter an order note “Extra slide for Dr. (enter name)” If a blood smear or peripheral blood smear is requested, refer to Smear for Consult (Synonym: Peripheral blood smear evaluation request, Peripheral blood smear to pathologist, peripheral blood film, to pathologist (PC), smears to pathologist, STP) | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | ||
