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Complete Blood Count (CBC) : 1000163
Test CodeCBC or 1000163
Alias/See Also
Complete Blood Count
CPT Codes
85027
Includes
White Blood Cell Count, Red Blood Cell Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet count, MPV
Instructions
Lavender top tube (EDTA).
Transport Container
Whole blood (Min. 2 mL): do not centrifuge.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen; Clotted or grossly hemolyzed
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
Reference ranges vary depending on age and/or gender. See laboratory report.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
