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Comprehensive Peripheral Blood Evaluation

Test Code
39210


CPT Codes
Limited Access Code

Includes
Comprehensive Hematopathology Report is structured to allow the lab to perform additional testing at an additional charge if deemed medically necessary for proper evaluation by the reviewing pathologist.


Preferred Specimen
Peripheral blood smears and 2 (5 mL) whole blood sodium heparin (green-top) tube


Minimum Volume
2 (5 mL) whole blood


Instructions
Required information: Patient history and any other relevant information; CBC results; peripheral blood smear; name; telephone # and fax # of referring physician.

A CBC report would also be required.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Poor quality smears • Clotted whole blood


Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 10 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




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.