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CBC without Differential [7008X]
Test Code6601
CPT Codes
85014, 85018, 85041, 85048 (HCPCS: G0307)<br>Restricted Client Code
Includes
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood from a full EDTA (tan-top) tube
Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets.
Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping)
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping)
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Clotted • Received frozen
Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
A complete blood count used as a screening test for various disease states to include: Anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.
