| 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. |