Test 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
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimens room temperature or 2-8°C.
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
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.