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Register NowHematopathology Consultation, Peripheral Smear
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CPT Code:
85060
Test Type: Two freshly prepared blood films, filled
Stability Time:
|
Temperature |
Period |
|---|---|
|
Room temperature |
1 day |
|
Refrigerated |
3 days |
|
Frozen |
Unstable |
|
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Unstable |
Overview:
Guidelines for clinician who has prior knowledge of patient history and abnormal labs:
- Hemolytic anemia, especially if accompanied by thrombocytopenia
- Anemia unresponsive to therapy; unexplained anemia
- Leukocyte/bone marrow disorder − pancytopenia, unexplained leukocytosis or leukopenia; leukemia
- Congenital disorders
Clinician suspects from patient history or previous abnormal labs:
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP)
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) or other unspecified hemolytic anemia
- Leukocyte/bone marrow disorder − pancytopenia, unexplained leukocytosis or leukopenia; leukemia
- Congenital disorders
Determine qualitative and quantitative variations in white cell numbers and morphology, morphology of red cells and platelet evaluation; evaluate anemia, leukemia, and other conditions.
Collection Details:
Collection Instructions:
The test request form must be completed with patient history, including pertinent clinical information and physician's name and telephone number.
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube and glass slides.
Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after tube is filled at the time of collection.
Maintain specimen at room temperature.