Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Smear for Consult
(Synonym: Peripheral blood smear evaluation request, Peripheral blood smear to pathologist, peripheral blood film, to pathologist (PC), smears to pathologist, STP)

Clinical Indications:

All CBC(D)’s are referred to a pathologist for review by laboratory protocol if a significant abnormality is identified. Therefore a Smear for Consult need only be requested under special circumstances. For example to rule out a specific condition such as Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura or if advice is need on the potential causes of a particular hematologic finding. In either case, it is required that this indication be communicated when ordering.

Ordering Alert:

Provide history and reason for request.
Calgary Zone:

If only BLS is indicated on the requisition, a CBC must also be ordered.
If an extra blood smear/slide is requested for a specific hematologist, order ESHEM, refer to Peripheral Blood Smear, Extra Slide Requests.

Edmonton Zone:
CBCD and Retic should also be requested.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB49974

Test Code:

CALGARY ZONE	BLS
CENTRAL ZONE	SMEP
EDMONTON ZONE	PC
NORTH ZONE PEACE/QEII:	SMEP
NORTH ZONE ASPEN:	SMEPRO
SOUTH ZONE MEDICINE HAT AND AREA	SMEP
SOUTH ZONE LETHBRIDGE AND AREA	SMEP1

Specimen Type:

Blood

Specimen Source:

Venous, Arterial, Capillary, Central Line

Primary Container:

Lavender EDTA

Alternate Containers:

Microcollection EDTA

Minimum Collection Volume:

1 mL
Microcollection minimum 0.5 mL

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Collection can be combined with CBC and Reticulocyte Count. If testing will occur more than 24 hours after collection, send 2 unstained dried blood smears with specimen.

Test Resources:

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302

Processing:

DO NOT centrifuge.
Mix well immediately after collection by inverting tube 8 to 10 times.
Prepare 2 blood films as soon as possible.
Unstained air dried blood films must be accompanied by Hematological data (complete CBC with differential) and patient history.

Testing Schedule:

Daily

Testing Area:

Hematology

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone	Alberta Children's Hospital, Diagnostic and Scientific Centre, Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, South Health Campus
Edmonton Zone	Cross Cancer Institute, Grey Nuns Hospital, Misericordia Hospital, Royal Alex Hospital, University of Alberta Hospital
North Zone	Grande Prairie QE II Regional Hospital or referred out to DynaLIFE Medical Labs
South Zone	Chinook Regional Hospital, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Contact Comments:

1-877-868-6848

Last Updated On:

Wednesday, July 8, 2020