CBC w Differential

Test Code

CBCWD, CBCD1

Alias/See Also

CBC, Hemogram, CBC with Diff, Complete blood count, CBCD1

CPT Codes
85025

Includes

WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, PLT
Auto or Manual Differential, Morphology if indicated

Preferred Specimen

EDTA (LAV)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Heparinized blood (GRN) may be used for cell counts, but not for differential.
Citrate (BLU) samples may be used for platelet counts and WBC counts (multiply PLT and WBC by 1.11).

Instructions

Automated diff if normal. Manual diff if abnormal.

Specimen Stability

CBC/Hemogram, differential specimens are stable at room temperature for 24 hours.
CBC/Hemogram specimens are stable refrigerated up to 72 hours.
Differential parameters are stable up to 48 hours refrigerated. If specimen is refrigerated, warm 15 minutes at 37°C before testing. NOTE: If cells have disintegrated to the point you can’t identify, reject specimen.

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

Clotted

Setup Schedule

24x7

Reference Range

Clinical Significance

The complete blood count (CBC) is often used as a broad screening test to determine an individual's general health status. It can be used to:

Screen for a wide range of conditions and diseases
Help diagnose various conditions, such as anemia, infection, inflammation, bleeding disorders, leukemias, and lymphomas.
Monitor the condition and/or effectiveness of treatment after a diagnosis is established
Monitor treatment that is known to affect blood cells, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
CCI Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory

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.