COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT w/DIFFERNTIAL

Test Code
CBCD


Alias/See Also
CBCD


CPT Codes
85025

Includes
WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, PLT, WBC, Automated Differential


Preferred Specimen
Lavender Tube (EDTA)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
2 mL (4 mL optimal)


Instructions
Do not centrifuge


Transport Container
LAVENDER Tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
  • Clotted
  • Hemolyzed


Methodology
Pulse Measurement technology, Hydrodynamic Focusing, RF (Radio-Frequency) detection, and DC (Direct Current) detection

Setup Schedule
DAILY, as received


Report Available
STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours


Reference Range

 



Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital



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.