HEMOGRAM

Message

Tube cannot be shared with other laboratory testing prior to the completion of Hemogram.

Test Code

HEMO4

Alias/See Also

H/H; Hemoglobin; Hematocrit; HGB; CBC without diff; HCT

CPT Codes
85027

Includes

Includes: RBC Count, WBC Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCHC, Platelet Count, and MPV

If differential is needed, it can be added; order CBC3.

Preferred Specimen

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

2 mL in EDTA vacutainer or 250 µl in EDTA microtainer

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Do not centrifuge; Refrigerate until testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 48 hours

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

Quantity not sufficient, clotted, or hemolyzed samples will be rejected

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

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Stat testing is available.

Reference Range

See Additional Information below.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NHM1 (Hematology, Coulter)

Additional Information
CBC Reference Ranges

Last Updated: June 7, 2023

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.