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CBC w/Reflex to Anemia Panel

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
CBC w/Reflex to Anemia Panel
Synonym(s)
CBC
Test ID
CBCR
General Information
Complete Blood Count w/Differential; ferritin; folates (folic acid); iron; iron binding capacity; reticulocyte count; vitamin B12
Specimen Type
Serum
Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Lavender
SST
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions
Lavender - Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after collection
SST - Draw extra SST in case of reflexed anemia testing.
Minimum Sample Volume
0.5 mL of Whole Blood
Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)
Whole blood EDTA for CBC w/diff and Retif; 500 μL for pediatric microtainer capillary tubes; fill tube to capacity.
Additional Processing Details
EDTA Whole blood, CBC, Retic: Room Temperature: 1 day; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: Unacceptable,   Serum: 7  days at 20‑25 °C
3 weeks at 4‑8 °C
several years at -20 °C
Stability
Whole blood
room temperature 1 day
refrigerated 2 days
frozen: unacceptable
Serum
room temperature 8 hours, refrigerated 3 days
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;Plasma
Methodology
Automated/Manual
Estimated TAT
0-2 days
Testing Schedule
Monday-Saturday, & STAT
CPT Code(s)
85025
Reflex Conditions
None
Performing Lab
Incyte Diagnostics
LOINC Code(s)
57021-8
Additional Information
Reflexed with abnormal low Hemoglobin; Microcytic RBC; Iron, TIBC, & Ferritin Normocytic RBC; Reticulocyte Count Macrocytic RBC; Vitamin B12, Folate, & Reticulocyte Count