Specimen:

(Wright Stain)

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

Any size lavender top, full draw or fingerstick. (May also be added to
a 'Blood Cell Profile' request).

Testing
Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Comments:

Blood smears are routinely examined by technologists according to the 
criteria listed under 'CBC (Complete Blood Count), Blood'.  However, 
this service is a direct examination by a pathologist in response to a 
specific inquiry.  The specific reason for the examination must be 
noted on the requisition.  Examination can be requested on either a 
current CBC or in review of a smear, if available.  The pathologist's 
narrative interpretation is reported by computer.  Blood smears 
reviewed will be held in a permanent file for future reference.

Methodology:

Wright Stain.

Sample
Processing:

Submit whole blood in original container.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

Instructions:

If not with in next-day delivery service, make 2 blood smear slides and 
submit at room temperature.  State reason for pathology review on 
requisition.

See also:
CBC (Complete Blood Count), Blood