Additional Information:
Aliases
- CBC with diff
- CBC with differential
- Complete Blood Count including differential
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB293
CPT Code(s):
85025
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA); Purple 1 micro tube
Sample Volume: 1.5 mL
Storage:
- Ambient: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 24 hours
Unacceptable Conditions:Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens; frozen specimens
Specimen Retention Time: 5 days
Use:
These counts are used as clinical guides in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of many diseases.
Methodology:
Automated cell count/Differential
Reported:
Within 24 hours