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Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase : 1001922
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Test Code
LAPS or 1001922
Alias/See Also
LAP (Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase); Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase (LAP); Score (Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase)
CPT Codes
85540
Instructions
Collect Monday through Friday only---specimen must arrive ASAP for shipment to ARUP. Whole blood specimen must arrive at med fusion within 24 hours of collection; smears must be made within 24 hours of collection, light protected and received within 7 days of collection at ARUP.
Green (no gel) (sodium heparin).
Green (no gel) (sodium heparin).
Transport Container
From ambient green top whole blood prepare six unfixed, well-prepared smears. Protect slides from light using an amber bag or opaque slide holders and pack accordingly to avoid breakage. Slides should be prepared within 24 hours of collection.
Transport Temperature
Ambient. Unfixed smears must be light protected and received at ARUP within 7 days of collection.
Specimen Stability
Blood: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Unfixed Smears: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Unfixed Smears: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens collected in EDTA. Poorly prepared smears (too thick or no feather edge). Broken or fixed smears. Specimens that have been spun. Smears made from anything other than heparin. Smears made from Blood older than 24 hours.
Methodology
Cytochemical Stain
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Report Available
1-5 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
Female: 33-149 (no units)
Male: 22-124 (no units)
Male: 22-124 (no units)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
