Buffy Coat For Organisms
Order Name
BUFFY ORG
Test Number: 0109500
Revision Date 05/07/2020
Test Number: 0109500
Revision Date 05/07/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Buffy Coat For Organisms
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Microscopy | 33270-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 4 mL (2 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | For best results: Room temperature specimens should be tested within 12hrs, otherwise send Refrigerated. Specimens received greater than 48hrs old will be canceled. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Notes | Testing includes pathology interpretation. |
| CPT Code(s) | 80500; 87205 |
| Internal Comments | ticket 727470 - [(TINA RAINWATER) -- 05/07/20 04:22:00 PM] Per Dr. Starkey, please remove "Buffy Coat for Organisms" test from RMLOnline, it should not be orderable by clinicians. Order name: Buffy Org. Test Number: 0109500. - JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Hematology |