Complete Blood Count (CBC), blood (Hemogram)

Test Code

CPT Codes
85027-CBC, automated

Includes

Includes WBC, RBC, hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit (Hct), MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, platelets, MPV

Preferred Specimen

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)

Minimum Volume

4 mL of blood
Pediatric volume: 0.4 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Methodology
Electronic Impedance

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

WBC
4.8-10.8 x 103/mm3
Critical values (automatic call-back)
   Routine admissions: <1.5 x 103/mm3 or >30.0 x 103/mm3
   0-24 hours: <5.0 x 103/mm3 or >30.0 x 103/mm3

RBC
Males: 4.6-6.2 x 106/mm3
Females: 4.2-5.4 x 106/mm3

Hgb
Males: 14.0-18.0 g/dL
Females: 12.0-16.0 g/dL
Critical values (automatic call-back): <7.0 g/dL

Hct
Males: 42-52%
Females: 37-47%
Critical values (automatic call-back)
   Routine admissions: <21%
   First-day intensive care nursery: <35% or >65%

MCV
80-100 fl

MCH
27-33 pg

MCHC
32-36 g/dL

RDW
11.5-14.5%

PLATELET COUNT
130,000-440,000/mm3
Critical values (automatic call-back)
   Routine admissions: <10,000/mm3 or >1,000,000/mm3
   Intensive care nursery: <50,000/mm3 MPV 7.4-10.4 fl "

Performed By
CoxHealth

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