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Test Code 233 ACRIDINE ORANGE STAIN

Additional Codes

Internal: 10638

External: ACORANGE

Beaker: LAB3316

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Specimen Type: Whole blood and 6 unstained peripheral blood smears
Preferred Volume; 5 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume; 0.5 mL and 4 blood smears
Specimen Processing: Store and transport at room temperature.
Limitations Does not detect Borrellia burgdorferi.

Method

Microscopic

Synonyms

Borrelia smear; Parasite Smear

CPT Codes

87206

Department

Serology

Test Schedule

Mon-Sat at SCMC Bend

Remarks

All positives are reported to County Health Department.