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Test Code LAB294 CBC (HEMOGRAM) NO AUTO DIFFERENTIAL

Important Note

  • If this test is ordered in conjunction with a Sed Rate, minimum volume of 2.5ml is required.
  • Patients with platelets that clump, collect both an EDTA (lavender top) AND a Sodium Citrate (blue top). 

Additional Codes

Internal: 11047
External: CBC
Beaker: LAB294

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: EDTA (Lavender Top)
NOTE: Patients with platelets that clump, collect both an EDTA (lavender top) AND a Sodium Citrate (blue top).
Specimen Type: Whole blood EDTA
Preferred Volume: Tube at least 1/3 full
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.30 mL
Specimen Processing: Whole blood EDTA (lavender top) and 2 peripheral blood smears are required if overnight transport to lab. Prefer to receive specimen within 12 hours of collection. Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted specimens. Grossly hemolyzed. 
Alternate Specimens: N/A
Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp 12 hours
Refrigerated 24 hours
Frozen (-20øC) Not acceptable

 

Method

Automated

Synonyms

CBC, Hemogram, CBC No Diff, CBC w/o Diff

Department

Hematology

Test Schedule

Daily & STAT

Test Includes

WBC k/μl, RBC M/μl, HBG g/dL, HCT %, MCV fl, MCH pg, MCHC g/dL, RDW %, Platelet k/μl, MPV fl,

Turnaround Time

24 hours

CPT Codes / Price Quote Code / Billing Information

85027