CBC

Test Code

LAB294

CPT Codes
85027

Includes

WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV,MCH,MCHC, RDW, PLT, MPV

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

Ambient: 24 hours Refrigerated: 48 hours

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

Clotted specimen or questionable specimen integrity due to improper collection.

Methodology
Sysmex XN10

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Saturday

Reference Range

Please see link under additional information for reference ranges.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
Camden Clark Medical Center
Fairmont Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St Joseph's Hospital
United Hospital Center
Wetzel County Hospital

Additional Information
CBC Diff Reference Range

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.