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Hematopathology Morphologic Evaluation
Test Code19771X
CPT Codes
00000
Preferred Specimen
Fixed bone marrow and Bone marrow aspirate smear and peripheral blood smears and Clot biopsy and whole blood and Aspirate smear in an IHC specimen transport kit
Other Acceptable Specimens
Paraffin-embedded tissue
Instructions
Required information: Patient history and any other relevant information; CBC results; peripheral blood smear; name, telephone # and fax # of referring physician.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Whole blood
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Whole blood
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Morphology Review
Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 6 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 11 to 13 days.
Clinical Significance
The diagnosis of lymphoproliferative and hematopoietic disorders is complex. Hematopathologists and other medical professionals are available to guide test selection and to help synthesize laboratory results with the clinical history.
