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Peripheral Smear Review by Pathologist

Test Code
3040002812


Alias/See Also
1231400019


CPT Codes
85060

Includes
PERIPHERAL SMEAR INTERPRETATION


Preferred Specimen
EDTA Lavender Top tube


Instructions
Invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Specimens must be room temperature before analysis


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen specimens


Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.


Performing Laboratory
FORT SMITH LABORATORY LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.