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Blood Smear

Test Code
34


Alias/See Also
Differential


CPT Codes
85060

Preferred Specimen
2 ml Whole blood


Transport Container
Lavender- topped tube (EDTA)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted or sample > 24 hours old


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
STAT 45 min/Routine 2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.