CBC & Platelet Count

Message

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Test Code

CBC

Alias/See Also

70237;
CBC w/o Diff; CBC; Blood Count; Complete Blood Count

CPT Codes
85027

Preferred Specimen

3 mL or 4 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s) or K2EDTA (Microtainer® lavender top) tube(s).

Minimum Volume

Minimum fill 1 mL (Microtainer® filled between the 2 lines).

Instructions

Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times immediately at time of collection.

Transport Container

K2EDTA (lavender top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 48 hours
Any questions see Hematology Tech Specialists before rejecting

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

Rejected for gross hemolysis, clotted, <1 mL, non-K2EDTA tube type, >48 hours old, frozen. Any questions see Hematology Tech Specialists before rejecting.

Methodology
Automated Cell Counter

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Saturday
HE

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: August 4, 2022

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.