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Wright's Stain, body fluid
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | WSBF |
| Performed by | Parnassus Hematology |
| In House Availability | Test available 24 hours per day 7 days per week |
| Method | Hematek or Wescor stainer |
| Collection Instructions | Identify type of body fluid on requisition. Deliver immediately to lab. Specimen label must contain the date and time the sample was collected and the legible name of the person who collected the sample. |
| Container type | Lavender top |
| Sample type | Body Fluid collected in EDTA |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | Smears should be stained within 12 hours. If staining is to be delayed fix smears in methyl alcohol. If smears are left unfixed for a day or longer, the dried plasma will stain, producing a blue background, thus making a uniform staining difficult. |
| Turn around times | Turnaround time 4 hours. |
| CPT coding | 89051 |
| LOINC code | 681-7 |
| Last Updated | 1/27/2011 11:53:39 AM |
| Entry Number | 1014 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667