Hemogram and Platelet Count (CBC w/o Diff)

Test Code

HGMP2

Includes

Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, RBC indices and Platelet count,

Preferred Specimen

Whole Blood, EDTA, 0.5 mL minimum

Transport Container

Purple top

Transport Temperature

Specimen stable for 8 hours at room temp., 24 hours if refrigerated.

Reference Range

See Report for Normal Ranges. Critical values - WBC: Adults <2 or >40 K/uL, Pediatrics <5 or >25 K/uL, Hemoglobin: <7 or >19 g/dl, Hematocrit: Adults <21% or >58%, <1 week pediatrics <25% or >65%, >1 week pediatrics <25% or >55%, Platelets: Adults <40 or >999 K/ul, Pediatrics <75 or >750 K/ul

Clinical Significance

Used to evaluate anemia, leukemia, reaction to inflammation and infections.

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.