Test Code 345063763 LAP Smear

Important Note

TML Outreach Instruction: Requires strict ambient transport

ARUP Test Code: 00490000

In Process - contact lab for instructions at this time.

Please submit the following specimen:

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Collection Instructions:

1. Protect from light.

2. Smears must be made within 24 hours of collection and received within 7 days of collection.

3. Send Sunday through Thursday only. Whole blood must be received within 24 hours of collection.

Ambient

Storage Temp Stability: Blood

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerated: Unacceptable

Storage Temp Stability: Unfixed smears

Ambient: 1 week

Refrigerated: Unacceptable

Cytochemical Stain

See Report

Performed:

Specimens drawn Sunday - Thursday only; testing performed Monday - Friday.

TAT:

1-5 days

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