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Test Code CBCWD  CBC with Automated Differential (Complete Blood Count with Automated Differential)

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Test Includes

Includes WBC, RBC,hemoglobin(Hgb),hematocrit(HCT),MCV,MCH,MCHC,RDW, MPV,platelets and automated differential

 

Testing Algorithm: CBCWD's  that meet certain laboratory established criteria will have a manual differential performed

Specimen Required

Container/Tube: EDTA lavender or Lavender Microtainer

Specimen Volume: Full EDTA lavender or Microtainer Lavender

Minimum Specimen Volume: 1.5ml EDTA tube or >250 uL Microtainer

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

 

Temperature Time Frame
Ambient 15-25°C 24 hours
Refrigerated 2-8°C 48 hours

Reject Specimen Due To

1. Blood not drawn in EDTA container

2. Specimen below minimum volume

3. Clotted specimens

4. Hemolyzed specimens

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Reference Values

See Table:

CPT Code

85027

Loinc Code

57021-8