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Test Code SCHIS Schistocytes

Clinical Information

Manual RBC morphologic evaluation for schistocytes which can be seen in severe burns, prosthetic heart valves, malignant hypertension,  microangiopathic hemolytic anemias (such as TTP, DIC,  HUS, and HELLP syndrome), among other clinical conditions.

Synonym

  • PSCHISTO

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Volume:  3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours

Rejection Due To

  • Gross hemolysis
  • Clotted specimens

Method Description

Manual

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab James
Clinical Lab Martha Morehouse
Clinical Lab Spielman
Clinical Lab West Campus

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Schistocytes

LOINC Code Information

800-3