RMH Peripheral Smear (Pathology Morphology)

Additional Codes

COPIA Test Code	EPIC Test Codes
RMH Peripheral Smear (Path Morphology)	LAB0293605	BLOOD SMEAR (RMH, RCHC,MHS)

CBC with Differential: Electrical Resistance

Microscopy

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Type: Whole blood and smears

Container/Tube:

Whole blood: EDTA

Smears: Slide container

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of whole blood and 3 properly made smears

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (microtainer)

Collection Instructions: Label frosted slides with pencil. Please do not use marker or pre-printed labels.

Additional Information: Submit a copy of the CBC/Differential results. Do Not transport with formalin containers.

EDTA Whole Blood: Refrigerated (preferred) ≤24 hours/Ambient ≤8 hours

Smears: Ambient: Avoid Contact with Formalin

An interpretive report will be provided.

Monday through Saturday

85008

Pathologist charges will be billed separately.