Test Code CBC and DIFF CBC and DIFF
Department
Hematology
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Method
Electrical Impedance, Laser Light Scatter And Photometric Measurement
Container
EDTA (lavender-top)
Standard Volume
5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.5ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
24 hours
Stability Room Temp
24 hours
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
85025 or 85027 and 85007
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, MPV, RDW, PLT, Diff (Auto or Manual)
Reflexive Disclosure
A manual differential will be performed if automated differential acceptance criteria is exceeded.