Differential-431

Test info

  
Differential
  
431
  
85004.0
  
DIF

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood + air dried smears
  
  
4.0 mL EDTA whole blood + 2 - 3 smears
  
3.0 mL whole blood + 2 - 3 smears
  

Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  
  • Do not spin
  • Make 2-3 smears, and air dry
  

Slide holder and 

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  
  • Send WBC result with specimen or order test 514/WBC (CPT 85048) at additional charge.
    • If CBC is needed please order test 400.
  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hrs

Ambient (acceptable) - 24 hrs

  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Clotted specimen
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Hemolysis
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage/transport temperature
  • Slides broken beyond repair

Performance

  
AHL - Hematology: H
  
Daily
  
Routine - 1 day
  

Sysmex/manual

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

See report

Billing

  
85004
  
Yes
  

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
07/13/2018
  
01/03/2024