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Test Code LAB0002010 Peripheral Smear Exam With Pathologic Consult

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EPIC Test Codes
LAB0002010 PERIPHERAL SMEAR EXAM WITH PATHOLOGIC CONSULT

 

Reporting Title

Peripheral Smear Exam With Pathologic Consult

Methodology

CBC with Differential: Electrical Resistance

Microscopy

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood and smears

Container/Tube:

Whole blood: EDTA

Smears: Slide container

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of whole blood and 3 properly made smears

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (microtainer)

Collection Instructions: Label frosted slides with pencil. Please do not use marker or pre-printed labels.

Additional Information: Submit a copy of the CBC/Differential results. Do Not transport with formalin containers.

Specimen Transport Temperature

EDTA Whole Blood: Refrigerated (preferred) ≤24 hours/Ambient ≤8 hours

Smears: Ambient: Avoid Contact with Formalin

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Saturday

CPT Coding

80503

Pathologist charges will be billed separately.