Diff/Review

Message

This order is a differential performed by the MCL staff. If criteria warrants a pathology review then the slide will be processed as such.



Test Code
DIFFR


CPT Codes
85007

Includes
WBC, NEUT%,LYMPH%, MONO%, EO% BASO%, IG%, NRBC%, RBC Morphology


Preferred Specimen

EDTA WHOLE BLOOD



Minimum Volume
EDTA tube and slide (if available)


Other Acceptable Specimens
none


Transport Container

LAV/1



Specimen Stability
24HRS


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


Methodology
MANUAL

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt



Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis


Reference Range

SEE REPORT



Clinical Significance

Information gathered may suggest a diagnosis, serve as a guide to therapy, and or serve as an indicator of harmful effects of chemotherapy.





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.