CBC with Diff
CPT Code(s):
85025
Other Names:
CBC
Test Includes:
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential (Absolute and Percent - Granulocytes, Lymphocytes, MID Cells)
Specimen Requirements:
EDTA
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection Instructions:
Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after tube is filled at the time of collection
Stability:
Room temperature 1 day Refrigerated 3 days
Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions:
Hemolysis, clotted specimen specimen drawn in any anticoagulant other than EDTA, tube not filled with minimum volume, improper labeling, specimen received with plasma removed
Methodology:
Medonic