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HelpTest Code COPC - LAB755 PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEAR, PATH REVIEW
Additional Codes
Internal: 11550
External: PATH
Beaker: LAB755
PERFORMED AT
COPC - Central Oregon Pathology Consultants
This test is ordered in Beaker and COPC performs testing, results and bills for the service.
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: EDTA (Lavender Top)
NOTE: Patients with platelets that clump, collect both an EDTA (lavender top) AND a Sodium Citrate (blue top).
Specimen Type: Whole blood EDTA and peripheral blood smears.
Preferred Volume: Tube at least 1/3 full
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.50 mL
Specimen Processing: Whole blood EDTA (lavender top) and 2 peripheral blood smears are required if overnight transport to lab. Prefer to receive specimen within 12 hours. Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted specimens. Grossly hemolyzed.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 12 hours |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Frozen (-20øC) | Not acceptable |
Method
Manual smear review
Synonyms
Pathology, Blood Smear, Peripheral Blood Smear
CPT Codes
Please contact performing lab CENTRAL OREGON PATHOLOGY CONSULTANTS. This is a pass-thru and SCHS does not perform this test.
Department
COPC - Hematology
Test Schedule
Daily
Test Includes
Pathology Smear Review
Reference Lab
CENTRAL OREGON PATHOLOGY CONSULTANTS
1348 NE Cushing Dr, Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-7696