CBC (H/H, RBC, Indices, WBC, Plt)

Test Code
HEMOGM


Includes
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count


Preferred Specimen
Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube


Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood from a full EDTA (tan-top) tube


Instructions
Mix specimen well by gentle inversion


Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
 Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 36 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Clotted • Received frozen


Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.