Hemogram

Test Code

7008

CPT Codes
85014, 85018, 85041, 85048 (HCPCS: G0307)<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing</strong>

Includes

WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW

Preferred Specimen

Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood from full EDTA (tan-top) tube

Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets.

Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature (do not refrigerate)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping)
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Gross hemolysis • Clotted • Received frozen

Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report Available: 1-3 days

Clinical Significance

A complete blood count used as a screening test for various disease states to include: Anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.

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.