Routine Review of Blood Smear
Additional Codes
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Reporting Title
Routine Review of Blood Smear
Methodology
Wright Stain/Microscopy
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Smears, stained and unstained
Container/Tube: Slides in slide transport container
Specimen Volume: Two properly made smears; 1 stained and 1 unstained
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
Ambient: Avoid Contact with Formalin
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Saturday
CPT Coding
Quality Assurance Only
85008
Additional charges may apply if submitted differential is inadequate.