Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Hemoparasite Examination (Wright-Giemsa Stain)

Microscopic examination of Wright’s Giemsa stained blood smear for infectious agents only.

NameHemoparasite Examination (Wright-Giemsa Stain)
Code1180
SectionClinical Pathology
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Specimen

0.5 mL EDTA whole blood or air-dried slide

Sampling Requirements

Air-dried slides should be prepared at the time of collection. Whole blood must be free of clots.

Collection Container

EDTA tube (purple top) and slide container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship at ambient temperature.

Special Instructions

None

Price$11.25
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1 day