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

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB293 CBC W DIFFERENTIAL

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 MICROTAINER

Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood.

Stability

Ambient Stability: 

24 hours

 

Refrigerated Stability: 

48 hours

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Hematology

CPT

85025

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter

Performance

Daily