Brilliant Cresyl Blue
- LIS Mnemonic: BCBT
Collect
Lavender(EDTA)ONLY. Draw control along with patient sample.
Volume Required
2 mL.
Minimum Required
1 mL.
Transport
Room temperature. Specimen Must be received in laboratory within 4 hours of collection.
Stability
4 hours from time of phlebotomy at Room Temperature
Unacceptable conditions
Samples > 4 hours old; hemolyzed samples.
Days Performed
Mon-Thurs only. Call X41774 to schedule test.
Reported
1-3 days
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
83068
Remarks
This test MUST be scheduled in advance. Call X 41774. Samples and controls should be received in the lab by noon.
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