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HelpTest Code LAB294 Complete Blood Count (CBC) Automation Without 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
3050002
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
85027 - Blood count; complete (CBC), automated (Hgb, Hct, RBC, WBC and platelet count)
Additional Information
The hemogram enumerates the leukocytes, erythrocytes and platelets, quantitates the hemoglobin and measures MCV and calculates RBC indices. Evaluation of anemia, state of hydration and dehydration, polycythemia, etc.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Stable refrigerated at 2° to 8° C for 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