CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Test Summary
Examination of the numerical and/or morphological findings of the complete blood count by the physician are useful in the diagnosis of disease states such as anemias, leukemias, allergic reactions, viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.
Aliases
- CBC w/o Diff
- CBC
- Blood Count
- Complete Blood Count
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL or 4 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s) or K2EDTA (Microtainer® lavender top) tube(s).
Minimum Volume
Minimum fill 1 mL (Microtainer® filled between the 2 lines).
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert K2EDTA Lavender top tube 10 times immediately at time of blood collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 48 hours
- Any questions see Hematology Tech Specialists before rejecting
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis, clotted, <1 mL, non-K2EDTA tube type, >48 hours old, frozen. Any questions see Hematology Tech Specialists before rejecting.
Order Code
CBC
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB118
Includes
Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; MCH; MCHC; MCV; RDW; red blood cell count (RBC); platelet count; white blood cell count (WBC)
CPT Code
- 85027
Billing Code
- 300430
CPT Statement
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
FDA Status
FDA approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Hematology
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; HE; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL or 4 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s) or K2EDTA (Microtainer® lavender top) tube(s).
Minimum Volume
Minimum fill 1 mL (Microtainer® filled between the 2 lines).
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert K2EDTA Lavender top tube 10 times immediately at time of blood collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 48 hours
- Any questions see Hematology Tech Specialists before rejecting
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis, clotted, <1 mL, non-K2EDTA tube type, >48 hours old, frozen. Any questions see Hematology Tech Specialists before rejecting.
Result Information
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; HE; Report available: 1 day