Buffy Coat Examination

Detection of infectious agents (i.e. Hepatozoon spp., bacteria, spirochetes) and neoplastic cells (i.e. mast cells) by microscopic evaluation of the buffy coat.

Name Buffy Coat Examination Code 1129 Section Clinical Pathology Species Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent Specimen 1 mL EDTA whole blood Sampling Requirements Avoid hemolysis Collection Container EDTA tube (purple top) Packing Instructions Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Special Instructions none Price $17.00 Schedule Lab Schedule Turnaround time Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1—2 days College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1 day