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HelpTest ID PINTP Peripheral Smear Interpretation, Whole Blood
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see SPSM / Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood.
Container/Tube: Slides
Specimen Volume: 5 Unstained, well-made peripheral blood smears (fingerstick blood)
Collection Instructions: If peripheral blood smears (fingerstick blood) is not available, a smear from EDTA blood will be accepted.
Additional Information: Include complete blood count results (if available) and reason for referral.
Useful For
Detecting disease states or syndromes of the white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelet cell lines of a patient's peripheral blood
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see SPSM / Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood.
Manual-Microscopic Examination
Reporting Name
Peripheral Smear InterpretationSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see SPSM / Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
Not ApplicableLOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PINTP | Peripheral Smear Interpretation | 14869-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 71447 | Interpretation | 14869-2 |
| 71442 | Participated in the Interpretation | No LOINC Needed |
| 71443 | Report electronically signed by | 19139-5 |
| 71832 | Case Number | 80398-1 |
CPT Code Information
85060
Additional Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBPC | Peripheral Blood | No, (Bill Only) | Yes |