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Published on November 05, 2021

Pathologist Smear Review

Tube Type

Test ID LAB755
EPIC Order
 PATHOLOGIST SMEAR REVIEW
CPT Code(s) 85060
Group/Individual Test
 Individual
Laboratory Special Hematology and Hematopathology
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 1.0 mL blood/Lavender EDTA tube
  Micro:
 0.5 mL blood/Lavender EDTA-microtainer
Stability

Whole blood:  24 hours

Stained Slide:  Acceptable if peripheral smear was prepared before sample >24 hours
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00
Turnaround Time Routine: 2 business days from date of receipt
  STAT: 6 hours
Reference Range Call Hematopathology (984)974-8320
Comments

State the reason for the request under comments when ordering.

Call Core Laboratory (984)974-2361 for STAT request outside of normal business hours.  Core Laboratory will page appropriate responsible parties.

Pathologist Smear Review order must be accompanied by CBCD.  If one is not available to add on, CBCD will reflex when a standalone Pathologist Smear Review order is received in laboratory.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 13, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514