CBC WITH DIFFERENTIAL

Test Code

LAB293

CPT Codes
85027

Includes

WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH,MCHC, RDW, PLT, MPV, Leuokocyte percent, (IG) and absoluteleukocyte counts.

Preferred Specimen

One 3mL lavender top tube
Pediatric: One lavender top microtainer (0.5mL blood)

Minimum Volume

1 mL blood(Adult)

Transport Temperature

Ambient or Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

CBC Ambient: 24 hours CBC Refrigerated: 48 hours Differential Ambient: 24 hours Differential Refrigerated: 48 hours
Note: Differentials requiring a manual slide reivew- Slides should be made within 4 hours for best cell integrity.

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

Clotted specimen or questionable specimen integrity due to improper collection.

Methodology
Sysmex XN10

Reference Range

Please see the link below under additional information to the link for the Reference Ranges.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.

Additional Information
CBC Diff Reference Ranges

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.