CBC (Complete Blood Count) (H/H, RBC, Indices, WBC, Plt)
Test Code: 1759
CPT Code: 85027
Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count
Clinical Significance: A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.
Methodology: Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy
Alternative Name(s): None
Reference Range(s): See Laboratory Report
Supply: T59 - Lavender 4mL Blood Tube
Preferred Specimen: Whole Blood
Preferred Volume: 4 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL ∗ 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube
Collection Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets. Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap WBC and platelets.
Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.
Transport Container: EDTA Lavender-top 4mL tube
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Specimen Stability:
- Room Temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: Unacceptable (may cause platelet clumping)
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria:
- Clotted specimens
- Specimens received frozen
- Specimens grossly hemolyzed
- Specimens where quantity is not sufficient
- Specimens greater than 48 hours old.
For additional test, supply, or collection device information, please contact DLO's Customer Service at (800) 891-2917, option 2.
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