CBC (H/H, RBC, Indices, WBC, Plt) (REFL)

Test Code

70212

CPT Codes
85027

Includes

WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count

Preferred Specimen

Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Patient Preparation

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 lavender-top tube last. Traumatic tap can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC/platelets.

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping)
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Hemolysis • Clotted • Received frozen

Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing and Counting • Cytometry • Microscopy

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

1 day

Reference Range

See Medical Report

Clinical Significance

Enumeration of the components in the blood to provide a general hematologic assessment

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics-Seattle

1737 Airport Way S Suite 200

Seattle, WA 98134-1636

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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.