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Hematopathology Consult
Test CodeHEMCON
Alias/See Also
Diff consult
CPT Codes
88325
Preferred Specimen
WHOLE BLOOD, EDTA
Minimum Volume
250 Ul microtainer, 1 ml lavender top tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
well made slide, with CBC results from clients
Instructions
Take request to hematology along with any slides, results from clients and lavender tops sent.
Transport Container
SPECIAL/1
Transport Temperature
Room Temp, or 2-8 degrees C
Specimen Stability
48 hours at 4-8 degrees C; 24 hours at Room Temp
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens with clots, fibrin strands, platelet clumps, hemolyzed samples, samples drawn above a line
Methodology
XE
Setup Schedule
24
Report Available
8AM-5PM
Limitations
lipemia, icterus, cold agglutinin
Reference Range
SEE REPORT
Clinical Significance
SEE REPORT