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Test Code LAB293 Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential, Automated

Department

HEMATOLOGY

Primary Collection Container

Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)

Alternate Collection Container

Lavender Microtainer

Transport

Whole blood ambient

Preferred Transport Temperature

Ambient

Processing

Maintain room temperature.

Mix tube thoroughly prior to analysis.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerated: 36 hours, if refrigerated within 1 hour of collection

Minimum Testing Volume

0.4 mL

Reference Range

By report

Methodology

XN platform

Performed

Sunday – Saturday

Reported

As completed

CPT Codes

85025

Unacceptable Conditions

Grossly hemolyzed, clotted, frozen specimens, serum.

Additional Information

Complete Blood Count with automated differential.

Manual differential performed if indicated.