Automated Blood Count

Message

Performed in Hematology

Test Code

ABC

Alias/See Also

Absolute Counts
CBC (No Diff)

CPT Codes
85027

Includes

WBC
RBC
HGB
HCT
MCV
MCH
MCHC
RDW-CV
RDW-SD
PLTCT

Preferred Specimen

Lavender Top, EDTA Whole Blood - 3 mL
Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after drawing to prevent clotting

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Instructions

Do not centrifuge

Specimen Stability

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerate 48 hours

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

Clotted
Drawn in expired tube
Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic
Contaminated

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Daily, Less than 4 hours

Reference Range

Clinical Significance

Analysis of a Complete Blood Count yields numerical and/or morphologic findings, which are useful in diagnosis of such disease states as anemias, leukemias, and allergic reactions, viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. The quantitative and qualitative analysis of the cellular elements of blood will identify imbalance between cell production, cell release, cell survival, or cell loss. This information increases the accuracy and specificity of diagnosis based on pathogenesis and is also used to monitor the effectiveness of therapy.

Results outside of normal value may reflect an underlying disease and should be evaluated in conjunction with the patient’s clinical presentation. Consider additional testing.

Performing Laboratory
Performed on-site

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.