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HelpTest Code HCON Hematology Consult
Useful For
Hematology consult MUST be physician requested and indication or clinical question added as comment. Consultation includes peripheral slide review, interpretation of current hemogram/differential results, and correlation of previous medical records if indicated by findings.
Synonyms/Keywords
Slide for Pathologist, Pathology Slide, Heme Consult
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Whole Blood | EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) | EDTA Pink Top Tube (PTT) | 2.0 mL | One lavender top microcollection tube or 1.0 mL in 3 mL blood collection tube | One lavender top micro collection tube with 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Whole Blood:
Draw blood in lavender top tube (LTT). After the tube has been filled with blood, invert specimen at least 5-6 times in order to facilitate mixing and prevent coagulation.
Slides:
Prepare blood smear within two hours of collection, up to 24 hours, label with computer generated label or use pencil to label with patients full name and date. Store slides at room temperature.
Forward Hematology analyzer printout or LTT to Marshfield Campus
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | Ambient | <24 hours |
| Refrigerated | <48 hours | |
| Blood Slide (smear) | Ambient | <30 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Clotted specimens |
|---|
| Gross hemolysis |
| IV or tissue fluid diluted specimens |
| Frozen samples |
Test Components
Pathology review and interpretation.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Interpretive report |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Hematology
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Friday | 1 day | Pathologist review |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85060 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85060 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Centricity | Heme Consu Interpretation |
| Cerner | Hematology Consult Interpretation |
| COM | Heme Slide Pathology Consult |