Unit Code 9184:
Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear)
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Detecting disease states or syndromes of the white blood cells,
red blood cells, or platelet cell lines of a patient's peripheral
blood
Profile Information
A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Unit Code. Profile information lists tests performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Unit Code | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| 18068 | Morphology Eval (Special Smear) | No | Yes |
| 5032 | No | Yes |
Reflex Tests
Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Unit Code | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| 80751 | Consultant Eval. | No (Mayo Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
For MML patients, a physician review is included if clinically
abnormal results are identified by microscopic examination.
For Mayo patients, a consultant evaluation is performed if
clinically abnormal results are identified by microscopic
examination (at an additional charge).
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
9184, 18068, 5032: Manual - Microscopic Examination of Cells
Includes neutrophilic segs and bands, lymphocytes,
monocytes, eosinophils, basophils, erythrocyte morphology,
and platelets.
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Morphology Eval (special smear)
Ordering Mnemonic
An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
SPSM_
CREV
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Soft-SPSM


