MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL

Test Code
LAB1749


CPT Codes
24318-8

Preferred Specimen
Lavender top tube


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
Invert tube immediately and gently mix blood with anticoagulant.


Transport Temperature
Ambient up to 24 hours. Refrigerated up to 48 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen


Methodology
Microscopy

Setup Schedule
Set Up: Daily Report Available: Routine 4 hours / STAT 1 hour.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology



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.