PATH REVIEW DIF
Differential Review by Pathologist, Peripheral Blood Smear
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2105
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) Tube
Preferred Volume:
4 mL
Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Collection Procedure:
Lavender Top (EDTA) Tube Fill Instructions.pdf
Indicate the Complete Blood Count (CBC) results (if available) and the reason for the smear review on the request form.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:
85025 - CBC Automated DIff (EAP30011120)
or
85027 - CBC Only (EAP 30011100) & 85007 - Manual Differential (EAP 30020400)
and
85046 - Reticulocyte Count (EAP 30022560)
Reflex to peripheral smear interpretation by pathologist when established criteria is met.
85060 - Blood smear, peripheral, interpretation by physician with written report (if appropriate). Professional billing.
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Test Includes:
Complete Blood Count (WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelets, MPV, NRBC)
Differential (manual or automated)
Reticulocyte count, Immature Reticulocyte Fraction (IRF), and Retic Hemoglobin (Ret-He)
Differential (manual or automated)
Reticulocyte count, Immature Reticulocyte Fraction (IRF), and Retic Hemoglobin (Ret-He)
Reference Ranges:
See individual test listings. An interpretive report will be provided, if indicated.