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CBC (INCLUDES DIFF/PLT)
Test Code
6399
CPT Code(s)
85025
Preferred Specimen(s)
WHOLE BLOOD COLLECTED IN AN EDTA (LAVENDER-TOP) TUBE
INSTRUCTIONS:
MAINTAIN SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. DO NOT REFRIGERATE.
IF MULTIPLE DRAW, COLLECT EDTA (LAVENDER-TOP) TUBE LAST.
TRAUMATIC DRAW CAN INTRODUCE THROMBOPLASTIN AND TRAP WBC
AND PLATELETS. REFRIGERATION CAN PRECIPITATE FIBRIN AND
TRAP WBC AND PLATELETS.
Minimum Volume
MICROTAINER 0.5 ML
1 ML WHOLE BLOOD EDTA (LAVENDER-TOP) TUBE
Transport Container
EDTA (LAVENDER-TOP) TUBE
Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE
Specimen Stability
ROOM TEMPERATURE: 48 HOURS
REFRIGERATED: 48 HOURS (MAY CAUSE PLATELET CLUMPING)
FROZEN: UNSTABLE
Reject Criteria
CLOTTED
RECEIVED FROZEN
Methodology
ELECTRONIC CELL SIZING, SORTING/CYTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY
Performing Laboratory
DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY OF OKLAHOMA
225 NE 97TH STREET
OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73114-6302
Setup Time
2ND SHIFT
Setup Days
SUN-SAT
Report Available
24 HRS
Clinical Significance
A COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT IS USED AS A SCREENING TEST FOR
VARIOUS DISEASE STATES TO INCLUDE: ANEMIA, LEUKEMIA AND
INFLAMMATORY PROCESSES.
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
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