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Test Code CBCDF COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT WITH AUTODIFF

Important Note

This CBC with Automated Differential will reflex to Manual Diff and/or Pathologist review if the Auto Diff indicates a manual differential could provide additional information.

Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD). See Medical Necessity documentation requirements by clicking on  Medicare National Coverage Determinations under General Information to left of this screen.

Additional Codes

LAB293

Specimen Requirements

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

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).

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

85025

Normal Reference Values

CBC Reference Ranges

Critical Values

See Critical Value Sheet

Components

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