Differential Count

Message

Perfromed in Conjunction with a CBC or Hemogram



Test Code
DIFF


Alias/See Also
DIFF


CPT Codes
85007

Includes
WBC, NEUT%, IMM GRAN %, LYMPH%, MONO%, EO% BASO%, IG%, NRBC%


Preferred Specimen

K2EDTA WHOLE BLOOD



Minimum Volume
250 uL microtainer or 1 mL EDTA


Other Acceptable Specimens
none


Transport Container

LAV/1



Specimen Stability
24HRS


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


Methodology
Electronic Resistance Detection with Enhanced Hydrodynamic Focusing

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt



Report Available
24/7


Reference Range

SEE REPORT



Clinical Significance

Information gathered may suggest a diagnosis, serve as a guide to therapy, and or serve as an indicator of harmful effects of chemotherapy.





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.