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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

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

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

 

Methodology

Stained blood smear review by technologist and Pathologist.

Normal Reference Values

Cellular findings are provided in a detailed, diagnostic report.

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85060