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HelpTest Code LAB1748 Complete Blood Count with Automated Differential
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center / Asante Ashland Community Hospital / Asante White City Laboratory
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Billing Code
3000682
Methodology
Automated Analyzer Cellular Analysis
Specimen Requirements
Required volume 3.0 mL
Mix specimen 10 times by gentle inversion
If specimen is not brought to the laboratory within 4-6 hours, refrigeration is required.
Performing Department
Hematology
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine - same day
ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85025
Additional Information
Evaluation of anemia, leukemia, reaction to inflammation and infections, peripheral blood cellular characteristics, state of hydration and dehydration, polycythemia, hemolytic disease of the newborn and ABO incompatibilities.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Stable 24 hours refrigerated at 2°-8° C
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth
Clotted specimen