Test Name
Peripheral Blood Smear Professional Interpretation
Test Code
PBSP
Associations
Hematologic Abnormalities and Malignancies
CPT Codes
85060
Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Specimen Stability
1 peripheral blood smear peripheral blood, NaHep and/or EDTA CBC report
Storage & Handling
Ship samples ambient temperature
Causes for Rejections
Improper specimen labeling; Inadequate smear preparations or peripheral blood volume for evaluation; Aged (old) specimens can render material uninterpretable
Description
Hematopathology
References
Clodfelter, R.L., Jr. The peripheral smear. Emerg. Med. Clin. North. Am. 4(1):59-74, 1986
