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Test Code O14151 Peripheral Smear

Specimen Requirement

  1. 2.0-5.0 EDTA whole blood less than 48 hours old
  2. 2-4 unstained peripheral smears (made within 4 hours of collection)
  3. Copy of CBC results with reference range

Please send all 3 items to avoid delay or test cancellation.

Specimen Stability

EDTA whole blood 48 hours 

Slides must be made within 4 hours of collection.

Testing Schedule

Monday-Friday

Testing Department

Hematology/Pathology

Method

Manual

CPT Code

85007

85060 (inpatient)

Special Instructions

Please allow slides to dry before putting them into the slide holders.