Test ID: SPSM
Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear)
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
9184
NY State Approved
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
N/A
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 Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIFFS | Morphology Eval (Special Smear) | No | Yes |
| SPSM_ | Special Smear | No | Yes |
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).
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
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)


