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Test Code PERIPHANA Anaplasmosis Peripheral Smear by Pathologist, Blood

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: Anaplasmosis Smear to Path
  • Medinet Ref Code: APERIPH
  • OV Code:HEME*PERIPHANA

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Automated Flow-Through Cytometry

Includes WBC, RBC, hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit (Hct), MCV, MCH, MCHC, platelets, RDW, MPV, 5-part differential with % and absolute values of neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils, and the presence or absence of morulae bodies.

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 1 mL of EDTA whole blood. If there is a delay in transport of >8 hours, make 4 to 5 blood smears within 2 hours of draw. Forward promptly at ambient temperature.

Note:  1. If specimen will not arrive at St. Luke’s Hospital Laboratory the same day as drawn, refrigerate specimen. Transport at ambient temperature. Do not place EDTA whole blood directly on top of an ice pack.

2. Provide results for patient’s CBC and manual differential along with patient diagnosis, history, and other laboratory reports.

3. Label slides with patient’s full name (first and last) and date and time of collection.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

This test is referred to a pathologist and the professional component billed through Laboratory Medicine Specialist of Duluth. Please provide billing/insurance information.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87207