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Test Code LAB8971 CBC HEMOLYSIS REVIEW

Important Note

This test build information is for Atlas clients and UVMMC Lab use only.

This request includes a microscopic examination of a Wright stained blood smear to look for indications of RBC hemolysis. It will include Schistocytes, Spherocytes, and a Comment field.

For Epic ordering, use Peripheral Blood Smear Request, LAB2037.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB8971 (Lab Only) HEMOLY N/A 24318-8

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Result LOINC
Schistocytes 12302000083 SCHIHR N/A 800-3
Spherocytes 12302000085 SPHEHR N/A 802-9
Comment 12302000097 DCOM N/A 8251-1

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Lav Top (EDTA) Whole Blood Refrigerate 2.0 mL 2.0 mL 1.5 mL *
Lav Top (EDTA) Microtainer Whole Blood Refrigerate 0.5 mL 0.5 mL 0.5 mL *

Invert tube gently 10 times.

*Sample must have the slide for review prepared within 12 hours of collection.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily/1 day/Available STAT

Method

Manual