Platelet Electron Microscopy Testing
Abbrev Code: | MMMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
CPT Codes: | 85390 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur only. Do not send on weekends or the day before a holiday. Results are reported within 10 days. | ||
Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic. This test has not been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 3 mL |
Container: | Yellow (ACD, Solution B) tube available from laboratory Alternate Containers: Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory |
Collection Instructions: | Provider must fill out the Platelet Esoteric Testing Patient Information form printed from Mayo Medical Laboratories web site and send with sample. |
Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis. Samples older than 96 hours old at the time of testing. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Platelet Esoteric Testing Patient Information form must accompany sample. See Associated Links. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship specimen at room temperature to Specimen Management Department at UMMC East Bank or by direct courier to Mayo Medical Laboratories. Do not send on weekends or the day before a holiday. |
Stability: | Stability: 72 hours at room temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo Medical Laboratories) |
Referral Lab number: | PTEM |
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