CBC w/ ORDERED MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL

Message

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

Test Code

CBCMN

Alias/See Also

MNCBC; CBC

CPT Codes
85027; 85007

Includes

Includes: WBC; RBC; HGB; HCT; MCV; MCH; MCHC; RDW; PLT; Manual Differential

Preferred Specimen

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Do not centrifuge; Refrigerate until testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8ºC up to 24 hours

If CBC cannot be performed due to stability, a Hemogram may be an option instead. Hemogram can be performed up to 48 hours maintained at 2-8ºC

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

Quantity not sufficient, clotted, or hemolyzed

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. If pathologist interpretation is needed, report may be delayed.

Reference Range

See Additional Information below.

Clinical Significance

This test will include a Pathologist Interpretation per established criteria.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NHM1 (Hematology, Coulter)

Additional Information
CBC Reference Ranges

Last Updated: June 9, 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.