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CBC Path Review*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner. The following criteria will automatically cause a CBC or CBC Auto Diff reflex Man Diff to reflex to a CBC Path Review:

CBC/Diff Parameter

Criteria for Path Review

WBC

>50

RBC

>6.5

MCV

>115

Platelet Count

<20 & >900

NRBC

>2.0

Absolute Neutrophil Count (NEUTAB)

<1.0

Absolute Lymphocyte Count (LYMPAB)

>5.5 (Adults), >7.5 (6-18 yrs old)

Absolute Mono Count (MONOA)

>5.0

Atypical Lymphocytes

>25

Spherocytes

1+, 2+, 3+

Platelet Count & Schistocytes

<30 Platelet count AND 2+ schistocytes

Immature WBC’s

Myelocytes, Promyelocytes, Blast

Basophils

>5

Parasites

Any presence of parasite seen on slide

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: 
1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send specimen in original tube.

Additional Information: Specimen is stable for 48 hours when refrigerated and 24 hours at room temperature.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Friday

Analytical Time:

2 Days

 

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Methodology

Stained blood smear review by technologist and Pathologist.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85060

Normal Reference Values

Cellular findings are provided in a detailed, diagnostic report.