CPT/HCPCS
85027
Order Code
HM002
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV
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
