CBC AND DIFFERENTIAL
Test Summary
As a screening test to evaluate overall health; detect and/or identify a wide range of hematologic disorders; assist in managing medications/chemotherapeutic decisions. Assessments of stained smears are performed if results meet specific numeric and/or instrument flagging criteria. Smear review includes assessment of WBC cell populations, presence of WBC and/or RBC inclusions, RBC morphology, and platelet evaluation.
Aliases
- CBC w/DIFF
- CBC w/Auto Diff
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 Specialist 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
CBCD
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10022
Includes
Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume (MCV); mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH); mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC); red cell distribution width (RDW); percentage and absolute differential counts; platelet count (RBC); red cell count; white blood cell count (WBC)
CPT Code
- 85025
Billing Code
- 300429
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 Specialist 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