Test ID PINTP Peripheral Smear Interpretation, Whole Blood
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see SPSM / Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood.
Container/Tube: Slides
Specimen Volume: 5 Unstained, well-made peripheral blood smears (fingerstick blood)
Collection Instructions: If peripheral blood smears (fingerstick blood) is not available, a smear from EDTA blood will be accepted.
Additional Information: Include complete blood count results (if available) and reason for referral.
Useful For
Detecting disease states or syndromes of the white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelet cell lines of a patient's peripheral blood
Additional Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
PBPC | Peripheral Blood | No, (Bill Only) | Yes |
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see SPSM / Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood.
Manual-Microscopic Examination
Reporting Name
Peripheral Smear InterpretationSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Whole Blood EDTA | Ambient (preferred) | ||
Refrigerated |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see SPSM / Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood.
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
85060
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PINTP | Peripheral Smear Interpretation | 14869-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
71447 | Interpretation | 14869-2 |
71442 | Participated in the Interpretation | No LOINC Needed |
71443 | Report electronically signed by | 19139-5 |
71832 | Case Number | 80398-1 |
Test Classification
Not ApplicableDay(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday