ABNORMAL BLOOD SMEAR-SMEAR TO PATHOLOGIST

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: SMP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 405
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1-3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 3ml or 5ml
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 1 Lavender Top, or 2 smears unstained.
Collection Info:
Send results of CBC with differential, patient diagnosis, and blood smears. Whole blood specimens received
cannot be over 24 hrs old. A CBC with differential will be performed at an additional
charge if the CBC with differential results are not received with the sample.

Methods

Microscopic examination.

Clinical Utilities

Any parameter(s) of a blood count or CBC &/or red cell or white cell morphology which a tech or doctor would like a pathologist to review.

CPT Codes

85007

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.