CBC without Differential

Test Code

1235500386

Alias/See Also

CBCN

CPT Codes
85027

Includes

Hematocrit
Hemoglobin
MCH
MCHC
MCV
MPV
Platelet Count
RBC Count
RDW
WBC Count

Preferred Specimen

Whole blood collected in a lavender-top EDTA tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Mix specimen thoroughly by gentle inversion of tube 8 times to avoid clotting.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Protect from heat.

Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
Corning Hospital Lab
Troy Hospital Lab
GMG Laboratory at Towanda
Cortland Medical Center Lab

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.