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Peripheral Smear Review by Pathologist

Message
This requires a CBC with to be ordered with this test code. A printout of a CBC that was run from the same sample is acceptable. 


Test Code
Smear Rev


Preferred Specimen
EDTA (Lavender) Tube or unstained slide. 


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


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


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 16, 2022


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.