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HelpTest Code LAB1748 Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Auto Differential, Blood
Methodology
Automated Analyzer
Includes RBC, WBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, platelet count, and differential.
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of draw.
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of EDTA whole blood
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood. Forward promptly. Specimen cannot be frozen. If there is a delay in transport of >2 hours, send specimen refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85025