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Complete Blood Count w/Differential
| Test Name: | Complete Blood Count w/Differential | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB293 | ||
| CPT Code: | 85025 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Whole blood; 2.0 mL minimum volume | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Top is purple (lavender). | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | ||
| Routine: 4 hours | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab immediately, store and transport specimen at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport, grossly hemolyzed, clotted. | ||
| Reference Range: | See individual test components | ||
| Additional Information: | The complete blood count includes White Cell Count, Red Cell Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV, and Differential. See the respective tests for additional information. | ||