CBC W/O DIFFERENTIAL (CBCHS)

Test Code
LAB294


CPT Codes
85027

Includes
WBC count, RBC count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, MPV, platelet


Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood


Transport Container
Lavender top


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


Reference Range
WBC count: See test code WBC;
RBC count:
3.90-5.03 10E12/L (female, adult 16y and older)
4.10-5.20 10E12/L (female, 12y-15y)
4.32-5.72 10E12/L (male, adult 16y and older)
4.40-5.50 10E12/L (male, 12y-15y);
Hemoglobin: See test code HGB;
Hematocrit: See test code HCT;
MCV:
82-98 fl (female, adult 16y and older)
81-95 fl (male, adult 16y and older);
MCHC:
32-36 g/dL (2y and older);
MCH:
26-34 pg (adult 18y and older)
25-35 pg (12y-17y);
RDW:
11.9-15.5% (female, adult 16y and older)
11.8-15.6% (male, adult 16y and older);
MPV:
9.4-12.3 fl (female, adult 16y and older)
9.4-12.4 fl (male, adult 16y and older);
Platelet: See test code PLT.

Contact laboratory for age-specific ranges not listed above.




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.