CPT/HCPCS
85025
Order Code
HM001
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential (Absolute and Percent – Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils) If abnormal cells are noted on a manual review of the peripheral blood smear or if the automated differential information meets specific criteria, a full manual differential will be performed.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Whole Blood
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Lavender (K2-EDTA)
Preferred Specimens
Whole Blood
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Reject Criteria
Frozen
Clotted Specimen
Test Details
Clinical Significance
A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states including anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes
Reference Ranges
See Laboratory Report
