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CBC With Differential

CBC With Differential

Alternate Test Name

Complete Blood Count with Differential

Mnemonic

LAB293
CBCL

Result Availabilty

Within 24 hours - STAT upon request

Specimen Required

Container

Lavender top (EDTA) tube

Volume

Pref. Vol.: 3.0 mL whole blood
Min. Vol.: 1.0 mL whole blood

Collection Instructions

• Tube must fill to at least one-half or greater of it's vacuum capacity
Immediately after collection, gently invert tube 5-10 times
• Do not centrifuge
• Refrigerate entire Lavender tube of whole blood

Transportation Instructions

• Refrigerated
• Optimally, specimen should be received for testing within 24 hours
• Differential parameters may begin deterioration after 12 hours

Causes for Rejection

• Collection tube not filled to at least one-half of vacuum capacity
• Contains clots
• Hemolysis

Remarks

Medicare Medical Necessity Policy

CPT Codes

85025

Effective/Revised

10/5/12

 

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