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HelpTest 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: Unable to speciate Borrelia
Method
Microscopic
Synonyms
Borrelia smear; Parasite Smear
CPT Codes
87206
Department
Serology
Test Schedule
Seven days a week at SCMC Bend.
Remarks
All positives are reported to County Health Department.