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HelpTest Code PERIF Peripheral Morphology Examination, Whole Blood
Specimen Required
Submit 1 of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
Specimen Type: Slides
Slides: 2
Collection Instructions: Submit feathered peripheral smears.
Useful For
Detecting disease states or syndromes of the white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelet cell lines in a patient's peripheral blood
Method Name
Manual-Microscopic Examination of Cells
Reporting Name
Peripheral MorphologySpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 0.5 mL
Slides: 1
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
No specimen should be rejected.Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Performing Laboratory
MCHS- La Crosse LabCPT Code Information
85060
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PERIF | Peripheral Morphology | 78251-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 71018 | Interpretation | 59465-5 |
| 71019 | Report electronically signed by | 19139-5 |
| 71020 | Specimen Received | 31208-2 |
| 71021 | Clinical History | 22636-5 |
| 71022 | Gross Description | 22634-0 |
| 71024 | Microscopic Description | 22635-7 |
| 71025 | Addendum | 35265-8 |
| 71635 | Disclaimer | 62364-5 |
| 71861 | Case Number | 80398-1 |