Hemogram with Manual Differential

Test Code
HMDIFF


Alias/See Also


Newborn and NICU CBC with Differential




CPT Codes
85007, 85027

Preferred Specimen
4.0 ml of whole blood preferred


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL of whole blood in EDTA (lavendar top tube) or 0.3 mL in EDTA microtainer


Transport Container
EDTA (lavendar top)


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours


Methodology
Automated

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Routine 4 hours, stat 1 hour.  Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.


Clinical Significance
Testing orderable in Newborn and NICU only.




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.