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HelpTest Code CBC Complete Blood Count with Diff
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Container
Lavender EDTA
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Pediatric minimum: 375 µL line of lavender top microtainer
Stability
24 hours at 20-25°C/48 hours at 2-8°C
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimens room temperature or 2-8°C.
CPT
85025
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| MCHC | MCHC |
| PLT | PLT |
| RBC | RBC |
| WBC | WBC |
| MCH | MCH |
| HGB | HGB |
| HCT | HCT |
| MCV | MCV |
| MPV | MPV |
| RDW | RDW |
| DFRNTL | Differential? |
Special Instructions
Mix specimen several times by inversion immediately upon collection.
Clotted specimens cannot be tested.