CBC PROFILE

Message

HEMATOLOGY

Test Code

CBC

Alias/See Also

COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT

Includes

WBC,RBC,HGB,HCT,PLT,MCV,MCH,MCHC,MPV,RDW-CV, AUTOMATED DIFF=NEUT%,#ABSOLUTE,LYMPH% AND ABS, MONO% AND ABS,BASO% AND ABS,EOS% AND ABS, IPF

Preferred Specimen

WHOLE BLOOD, LAV EDTA TUBE

Minimum Volume

2 MLS

Instructions

Draw 1 lav. Top EDTA tube, This panel contains reflex testing per hospital policy. A "manual differential" may be added on depending on preset criteria.

Transport Container

PLASTIC TUBE

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hours

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

Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection. Clotted sample.

Methodology
Flow Through Electrical Impedance/Resistance

Setup Schedule

STAT DAILY

Report Available

DAILY

Reference Range

Test Male range Female range Units
WBC 4.50 - 10.00 same as male K/cmm
RBC 4.70 - 5.70 3.80 - 5.10 M/cmm
HGB 14.0 - 17.0 11.0 - 16.0 g/dL
HCT 40.0 - 51.0 33.0 - 46.0 %
MCV 80.0 - 101.0 same as male fL
MCH 27.0 - 34.0 same as male pg
MCHC 31.0 - 36.0 same as male gm/dL
RDW 11.5 - 15.0 same as male %
PLT 130 - 450 same as male K/cmm
MPV 9.0 - 12.0 fL same as male fL

Clinical Significance

A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states including anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.

Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- HEMATOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5521, 5523

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.