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Test Code CBC COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT

Important Note

Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD).

See Medical Necessity documentation requirements by clicking on  

Medicare National Coverage Determinations under General Information

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Additional Codes

LAB294

Performing Laboratory

Porter Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)

Also Acceptable: Lavender Microtainer filled to line

Specimen Volume: 1 full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions: 

1. Tube must be at least 1/2 full.

2. Mix sample by inverting several times.

3. Send specimen in original tube, unspun, room temperature or refrigerated.

4. Sample stable 48 hours at room temperature or refrigerated.

5. Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Decision (NCD).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigerate

Method

Automated Cell Counter

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority / Turn Around Time

Daily / 24 hours /  Available STAT / Routine - 4 hours

                                                            STAT - 60 minutes

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85027

Normal Reference Values

CBC Reference Chart

Critical Values

See Critical Value Sheet

Components

Includes: WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, & PLTS.