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eD-H Procedure Code
LAB883
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav4-A | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Off site locations must prepare smears within 6 hours of specimen collection and send with specimen.
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 6 hours
Refrigerate: n/a
Frozen: n/a
Performing Lab Section(s)
Microbiology
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)