Test Code SMPB Peripheral Blood Smear Review
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see RBCME / Red Blood Cell Membrane Evaluation, Blood.
Consultant Review
Specimen Type
Whole Blood SlideSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Whole Blood Slide | Refrigerated | CARTRIDGE |
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
85060
Clinical Information
Under normal conditions, the morphology of each red blood cell is fairly consistent in corresponding age groups. The morphology and proportion of each blood cell type may change in various hematologic diseases.
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see RBCME / Red Blood Cell Membrane Evaluation, Blood.
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Varies