CBC

Test Code
CBC(BHS)


Alias/See Also
Complete blood count
Hematology 


Preferred Specimen
Lavender Top EDTA – Whole blood


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hours


Methodology
Flow Through Electrical Impedance/Resistance

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
Test Male range Female range Units
WBC 4.50 - 11.00 same as male K/uL
RBC 4.23 - 5.66 3.93 - 5.16 M/uL
HGB 12.8 - 17.0 12.0 - 15.2 g/dL
HCT 39.2 - 50.4 36.6 - 45.6 %
MCV 82.0 - 99.0 same as male fL
MCH 26.2 - 32.6 same as male pg
MCHC 30.8 - 35.1 same as male g/dL
RDW 12.0 - 16.0 same as male %
PLT 140 - 360 same as male K/uL
MPV 9.2 - 12.4 same as male fL
NRBC% 0.0 - 0.2 same as male %
NRBC# 0.00 - 0.01 same as male K/uL
IPF% 0.0- 9.0 same as male %
IPF# 1.9-23.2 same as male K/uL


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


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in BACL Hematology Labs
Contact West Roxbury: Nolan Raymond 857-203-5980
Alternate contact Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092
Alternate contact Diane Robert  Brockton 774-826-2294
Alternate contact Bhumikaben Patel Bedford 781-687-2976


Last Updated: May 19, 2025


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.