CBC W/Platelet No Differential

Test Code
CBC


Alias/See Also
CBC


CPT Codes
85027

Includes
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, and MPV.


Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a full EDTA (Lavender-top) tube, or minimum of 0.5 mL in Microtainer EDTA (Lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Patients that exhibit platelet clumps may benefit from having a second sample drawn in Sodium Citrate and tested for platelets only.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Not acceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen or Clotted specimens


Limitations
Clotted, hemolyzed, or frozen samples. These samples will be rejected and a request for recollection will be made.



Last Updated: November 28, 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.