Complete blood count (CBC)

Alphabetical Test listing

Complete blood count (CBC)-430

Test name:

Test number:

430

Excellian order number:

85027.1

Abbreviation:

CBC

Alternate names:

CBC
CBC w/ Plt (No diff)

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

If the patient has platelet clumping issues in EDTA, a Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit) tube must be collected in addition to the Lavender (EDTA), 4mL tube.

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

3.0 mL

Collection instructions:

If the patient has platelet clumping issues in EDTA, a Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit) tube must be collected in addition to the Lavender (EDTA), 4mL tube.

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hours

Ambient - 24 hours

Specimen retention time:

5 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Clotted specimen
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Hemolysis
Delay in transport
Improper storage/transport temperature

Performing lab:

AHL - Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

Routine: 1 day
Available STAT

Method:

Sysmex

Reference ranges:

Hematology reference ranges

CPT codes:

85027

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

04/09/2024

Review date:

01/23/2024