CBC (Absolute Counts)

Test Code

N-CBC

CPT Codes
85025

Preferred Specimen

whole blood, EDTA

Minimum Volume

250 uL microtainer or 1 ml lavender top tube

Transport Container

LAV/0.1

Transport Temperature

Room Temp, or 2-8 degrees C

Specimen Stability

48 hours at 4-8 degrees C; 24 hours at Room Temp

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

Specimens with clots, fibrin strands, platelet clumps, hemolyzed samples, samples drawn above a line

Methodology
Electronic Resistance Detection with Enhanced Hydrodynamic Focusing and Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt

Report Available

Upon Completion of Analysis

Limitations

lipemia, icterus, cold agglutinin

Reference Range

SEE REPORT

Clinical Significance

SEE REPORT

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.