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CBC, Automated

Test Code
ACBC


CPT Codes
85027

Includes
WBC Count
RBC Count
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
MCV
MCH
MCHC
Platelet Count
MPV
RDW


Preferred Specimen
EDTA (Lavender) Tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted, Fibrinated, Hemolyzed, Incorrect collection site


Reference Range
MCH (pg)
Age Range Sex Reference Low Reference High
0 Min 2 Weeks All 30 38
2 Weeks 1 Month All 29 38
1 Month 6 Months All 25 34
6 Months 6 Years All 24 30
6 Years 12 Years All 26 32
12 Years 18 Years All 27 33
18 Years 150 Years All 26 34
         
MCHC (g/dL)
Age Range Sex Reference Low Reference High
0 Min 2 Weeks All 30 38
2 Weeks 1 Month All 28 38
1 Month 6 Months All 28 37
6 Months 6 Years All 31 37
6 Years 12 Years All 31 37
12 Years 18 Years All 31 35
18 Years 150 Years All 31 35
         
MCV (fL)
Age Range Sex Reference Low Reference High
0 Min 2 Weeks All 94 122
2 Weeks 1 Month All 89 117
1 Month 6 Months All 76 99
6 Months 6 Years All 71 85
6 Years 12 Years All 77 95
12 Years 18 Years Male 78 98
12 Years 18 Years Female 78 102
18 Years 150 Years Male 82 102
12 Years 18 Years Female 78 102
         
MPV (fL)
Age Range Sex Reference Low Reference High
0 Minutes 150 Years All 9.4 12.4
         
RDW (%)
Age Range Sex Reference Low Reference High
0 Minutes 150 Years All 11.7 14.8
         
RDW-SD (fL)
Age Range Sex Reference Low Reference High
0 Minutes 150 Years All 37.0 54.0


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory


Additional Information
WBC
RBC
PLT
HGB
HCT

Last Updated: May 7, 2025


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