Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Automated Differential and Reflex to Manual Differential, if Indicated*
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
Includes RBC count, WBC count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, platelet count, MPV, and 5-part differential.
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
Reference Values
Ranges are age- and sex-dependant, refer to report
Critical values (automatic call-back):
WBC: <2.0 thousand/µL or >25.0 thousand/µL
RBC: >6.5 million/µL
Hemoglobin: <7.0 g/dL or >18.0 g/dL
Platelets: <20/µL or >750/µL
Absolute neutrophils: ≤0.5
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Available STAT
Analytical Time:
1 day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85025