Test Code

PBSP

Associations

Hematologic Abnormalities and Malignancies

Methodology

Microscopic evaluation of peripheral blood specimens on smears and from EDTA or NaHep

Turnaround Time

2-4 days

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Stability

Storage & Handling

Ship samples ambient temperature

Causes for Rejection

Improper specimen labeling; Inadequate smear preparations or peripheral blood volume for evaluation; Aged (old) specimens can render material uninterpretable

Reference Range

See report

Description

A board-certified hematopathologist / pathologist evaluates peripheral blood morphology cellular characteristics for abnormality and malignancy, in context with provided clinical information and ancillary clinical findings. Submission of CBC data is required for optimal interpretations. Results of flow cytometric, immunohistochemical, cytogenetic or molecular analyses, when performed, are integrated in the final report.

References

Clodfelter, R.L., Jr. The peripheral smear. Emerg. Med. Clin. North. Am. 4(1):59-74, 1986