Laboratory Services
CBC w/Platelet and Differential
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| Test Description |
CBC w/Platelet and Differential
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| Synonym(s) |
CBC
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| Test ID |
CBC
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| General Information |
As a screening test to evaluate overall health; detect and/or identify a wide range of hematologic disorders; assist in managing medications/chemotherapeutic decisions
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| Specimen Type |
Whole Blood
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| Specimen Requirements |
Lavender
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Lavender - Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after collection
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL of Whole Blood
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 μL for pediatric microtainer capillary tubes; fill tube to capacity.
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| Additional Processing Details |
Specimen is stable at Room Temperature 1 day Specimen is stable Refrigerated 2 days
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| Stability |
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated: 2 days Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Hemolysis; clotted specimen; specimen drawn in any anticoagulant other than EDTA; specimen diluted or contaminated with IV fluid; tube not filled with minimum volume; improper labeling; transfer tubes with whole blood; specimen received with plasma removed.
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| Methodology |
Automated/Manual
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday, & STAT
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| CPT Code(s) |
85025
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| Reference Range |
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| Reflex Conditions |
Pathologist Diff Impression will be reflexed on abnormal result findings and by Add-On request.
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
57021-8
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| Additional Information |
Hematocrit; hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume (MCV); mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH); mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC); red cell distribution width (RDW); percentage and absolute differential counts; platelet count (RBC); red cell count; white blood cell count (WBC)
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