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Test Code LAB1748 Complete Blood Count with Automated Differential

Important Note

Pathologist Review of Peripheral Smear
Pathologist review will be performed when CBC findings meet established criteria

Performing Laboratory

Rogue Regional Medical Center / Three Rivers Medical Center / Ashland / Heimann and Spears Cancer Center Labs

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 mL whole blood

Billing Code

3000682

Methodology

Automated Analyzer Cellular Analysis

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection Container: Lavender top tube

Preferred volume 3.0 mL whole blood

Special Collection Instructions: Mix specimen gently by inversion 10 times.

Performing Department

Hematology

Day(s) Test Set Up

Performed: Daily

Turnaround Time from Receipt at Performing Laboratory:

  • Routine/ASAP: ≤4 hours
  • STAT: ≤60 minutes

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

Room temperature for up to 6 hours; otherwise, refrigerate at 2°–8°C for up to 24 hours.

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