Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
| CPT Code(s): | 85540 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Green (sodium or lithium heparin). Specimen Preparation:Protect both smears and whole blood from light and pack accordingly to avoid breakage. Transport 5 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL) AND 6 unfixed, well-prepared smears (Min: 6 smears) Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Send Sunday through Thursday only. Whole blood must be received within 24 hours of collection; smears must be made within 24 hours of collection and received within 7 days of collection. Stability:Blood: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable Unfixed Smears: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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