Peripheral blood morphology

Alphabetical Test listing

Peripheral blood morphology-470

Test name:

Test number:

470

Excellian order number:

85060.2

Abbreviation:

MOR

Alternate names:

Peripheral morphology

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood and 2 - 3 unstained smears

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

3.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Make 2-3 smears and allow to air dry

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Air-dried, unstained slides in a Slide holder - 5 specimen

Required forms/information:

Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Reticulocyte results are required.
- Include a copy of your results, or request that Allina Health Laboratory perform the testing at an additional charge.

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 24 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Clotted specimen
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Hemolysis
Delay in transport
Improper storage/transport temperature
Slides broken beyond repair

Performing lab:

AHL - Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Microscopic

Reference ranges:

See report

CPT codes:

85060
85025 - CBC/Diff (if appropriate)
85045 - Reticulocyte (if appropriate)

Date created:

02/15/2013

Revised date:

07/13/2018

Review date:

10/27/2021