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MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL WITH CBC

Test Code
CBCMANDIFF


Alias/See Also
Differential (Absolute and Percent - Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils).
Peripheral Smear


CPT Codes
85027/85007

Includes
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential (Absolute and Percent - Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils). If abnormal cells are noted on a manual review of the peripheral blood smear or if the automated differential information meets specific criteria, a full manual differential will be performed at an additional charge


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
2.0 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 24 hours



Refrigerated: 48 hours



Frozen: Not acceptable





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.