Laboratory Services
Pathologist Review
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Pathologist Review
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
Consult Smear, Peripheral Smear |
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| Test ID |
PATHRVW
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| Specimen Type |
Whole Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Lavender |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL of Whole Blood |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 μL for pediatric microtainer capillary tubes; fill tube to capacity. |
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| Additional Processing Details |
Specimen is stable at Room Temperature 1 day Specimen is stable Refrigerated 2 days |
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| Stability |
Room Temperature: 1 day |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Hemolysis; clotted specimen; specimen drawn in any anticoagulant other than EDTA; specimen diluted or contaminated with IV fluid; tube not filled with minimum volume; improper labeling; transfer tubes with whole blood; specimen received with plasma removed. |
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| Methodology |
Manual |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday, & STAT |
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| CPT Code(s) |
85060 |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
21026-0, 19139-5 |
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| Additional Information |
Review of a peripheral smear by a Pathologist to detect abnormalities or changes in blood cells. |
