Laboratory Services

CBC w/Platelet and Differential

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
CBC w/Platelet and Differential
Synonym(s)
CBC
Test ID
CBC
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
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Lavender
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions
Lavender - Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after collection
Minimum Sample Volume
0.5 mL of Whole Blood
Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)
500 μL for pediatric microtainer capillary tubes; fill tube to capacity.
Additional Processing Details
Specimen is stable at Room Temperature 1 day Specimen is stable Refrigerated 2 days
Stability
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: Unacceptable 
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.
Methodology
Automated/Manual
Estimated TAT
0-2 days
Testing Schedule
Monday-Saturday, & STAT
CPT Code(s)
85025
Reference Range

Reflex Conditions
Pathologist Diff Impression will be reflexed on abnormal result findings and by Add-On request.
Performing Lab
Incyte Diagnostics
LOINC Code(s)
57021-8
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)