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Peripheral Blood Smear Interpretation [833X]
Test Code6090
CPT Codes
85060
Preferred Specimen
2 glass microscope, stained slide-peripheral smears submitted in a slide holder
Minimum Volume
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA
Other Acceptable Specimens
2 smears, unfixed, air-dried, submitted in a slide holder • Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top or tan-top) tube
Instructions
Do not refrigerate. Submit results of CBC/Differential counts and clinical history.
Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.
Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Slides/smears
Room temperature: Acceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: Acceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Poor quality smears • Clotted whole blood
Methodology
Microscopic Examination/Pathologist Review
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 3-5 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
To assist in diagnosis of hematological disorders.
