Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Platelets without Differential

Test Code

CBC

CPT Codes
85027

Preferred Specimen

EDTA whole blood

Instructions

Draw a full, lavender-top (EDTA) tube and send EDTA whole blood.

Transport Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

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

Clotted blood is not acceptable

Methodology
Coulter VCS Technology

Reference Range

White Blood Cells: 4.8-10.8/thous/mcl Critical Values: <2.0 thou/mcl or >30.0 thou/mcl; Red Blood Cells: male 4.70-6.10 female 4.20-5.40 mill/mcL; Hemoglobin: male 14-18 G/dl female 12-16 G/dl; Hematocrit: male 42-52% female 37-47%; Mean Corpuscular Volume(MCV): male 78-98 fl female 78-102fl; Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin(MCH): 27-31 pG; Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration(MCHC): 33-37 g/DL; Red Cell Distribution Width(RDW): 11.5-14.5%; Platelet Count: 130-400 THOUSANDS / mcL

Clinical Significance

This test provides basic data for clinical diagnosis, platelet transfusions and the quality control of platelet production.

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.