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Test Name:
Hematopathology Consultation, Peripheral Blood Smear
- SBMF No:
25058 - Performance Lab Name:
Anatomic Pathology - Test Mnemonic:
CBC PR - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
85060 - LOINC Code:
21026-0 - Also Known As:
Blood Smear Consult - Spec Type:
Whole blood - Spec Container:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Pref Vol:
5.0 mL - Min Vol:
1.0 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
Do not centrifuge
Do not remove plasma from cells - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) - Spec Reject:
Clotted sample - Spec Remarks:
It is important to include the following with the sample:
– State reason for ordering the consultation on test order form
– Also send copy of patient's most recent CBC and differential report - Methodology:
Microscopic Examination - Use:
Determine qualitative and quantitative variations in white cell numbers and morphology, morphology of red cells and platelet evaluation
May be of use in the evaluation of anemia, leukemia, infections, inflammatory states, and other conditions - Clinical Significance:
Evaluate hematological disorders - Reference Range:
Results interpreted by pathologist - Test Type:
HEMATOLOGY
