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HelpTest Code SPSM Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Whole bloodNecessary Information
Clinician should provide indication for performing test.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: 2 slides
Specimen Volume: 2 unstained, well prepared peripheral blood smears
Collection Instructions: Smears made from blood obtained by either a lavender top (EDTA) tube or finger stick specimen
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | Ambient (preferred) | CARTRIDGE | |
| Refrigerated | CARTRIDGE | ||
Reference Values
1-3 years
Neutrophils/bands: 22-51%
Lymphocytes: 37-73%
Monocytes: 2-11%
Eosinophils: 1-4%
Basophils: 0-2%
Metamyelocytes: 0%
Myelocytes: 0%
4-7 years
Neutrophils/bands: 30-65%
Lymphocytes: 29-65%
Monocytes: 2-11%
Eosinophils: 1-4%
Basophils: 0-2%
Metamyelocytes: 0%
Myelocytes: 0%
8-13 years
Neutrophils/bands: 35-70%
Lymphocytes: 23-53%
Monocytes: 2-11%
Eosinophils: 1-4%
Basophils: 0-2%
Metamyelocytes: 0%
Myelocytes: 0%
Adults
Neutrophils/bands: 50-75%
Lymphocytes: 18-42%
Monocytes: 2-11%
Eosinophils: 1-3%
Basophils: 0-2%
Metamyelocytes: <1%
Myelocytes: <0.5%
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
85007
85060-(if appropriate)
85027-(if appropriate)
88184-(If appropriate)
88185-(If appropriate)
88187-(if appropriate)
88188-(if appropriate)
88189-(if appropriate)
Report Available
1 daySpecimen Retention Time
Slides: - 1 yearReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Clotted blood | Reject |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINTP | Peripheral Smear Interpretation | No | No |
| CBCN | CBC without Differential | Yes | No |