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CBC, Platelet Count, RDW and Differential (REFL)
Test Code32499
CPT Codes
85025
Includes
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential.
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.
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.
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets. Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap WBC and platelets.
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Clotted • QNS • Age of specimen
Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing • Sorting • Cytometry • Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Night shift Sun-Thurs
Report Available
In-house TAT: 1 day
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states including anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics-Seattle |
| 1737 Airport Way S Suite 200 |
| Seattle, WA 98134-1636 |
Last Updated: November 6, 2024
