EPIC Lab Number

Samples will be sent to a referral laboratory for testing as of November 1, 2024.


LAB6539

Collect

Lavender, EDTA

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen clotted or not fixed within 8 hours

Storage/Transport Temperature

Sample transported and stored at room temperature

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Unfixed specimen - 8 hours
Fixed smears - up to 3 weeks

Performed

Monday-Friday

Reported

24 hours

Lab info

NewYork Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Section

Special Hematology

Methodology

Microscopy

Synonyms

  • LAP

Reference Interval

10 - 70

Can this test be added to a previous specimen?

No

CPT Codes

85540
Test Information

EPIC Lab Number

Samples will be sent to a referral laboratory for testing as of November 1, 2024.


LAB6539

Collect

Lavender, EDTA

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen clotted or not fixed within 8 hours

Storage/Transport Temperature

Sample transported and stored at room temperature

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Unfixed specimen - 8 hours
Fixed smears - up to 3 weeks

Performed

Monday-Friday

Reported

24 hours

Lab info

NewYork Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Section

Special Hematology

Methodology

Microscopy

Synonyms

  • LAP

Reference Interval

10 - 70

Can this test be added to a previous specimen?

No

CPT Codes

85540