Complete blood count (CBC) & differential, no platelet

Alphabetical Test listing

Complete blood count (CBC) & differential, no platelet-800

Test name:

Test number:

800

Excellian order number:

LAB800

Abbreviation:

CDN

Alternate names:

CBC & Differential - No platelet

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:

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

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.

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hrs

Ambient - 24 hrs

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:

G0306

Date created:

05/14/2009

Revised date:

04/09/2024

Review date:

01/03/2024