- Test Name
- Peripheral blood film
- Aliases
- smear, peripheral smear, erythrocyte morphology
- Provincial Mnemonic
- ERYMOP
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- For the morphological diagnosis of hematological abnormalities.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 72 hours
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
Based on CBC clinical indication
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
A blood film from EDTA specimens must made within 4 hours of collection (regardless of storage temperature)
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites only
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18