Esterase Stain, Nonspecific
| CPT Code(s): | 88319 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA) or green (sodium or lithium heparin). OR heparinized bone marrow aspirate. Specimen Preparation:Blood: Protect from light. Transport 5 mL whole blood AND 6 unfixed, air-dried, and unstained push smears made from the blood submitted. (Min: 1 mL AND 6 unfixed smears).OR Bone Marrow: Protect from light. Transport 1 mL heparinized aspirate AND 6 unfixed, air-dried, and unstained bone marrow aspirate smears. (Min: 0.5 mL AND 6 unfixed smears). Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Specimens should be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection. Stability:Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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