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| LAB1491 | PERIPHERAL SMEAR EXAM |
Reporting Title
Peripheral Smear Exam
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
85008
Pathologist charges will be billed separately.