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0053 : CBC w/Diff, Platelet Ct.

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
Complete Blood Count (CBC), Includes Differential and Platelets
Methodology:
Flow Cytometry
Clinical Utility:
Broad assessment of white blood cell count with differential, red cell counts and indices, and platelet count.
Components:
WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, PLATELET COUNT

ORDERING:

Test Code:
0053-9
Turnaround Time:
1 DAY
Preferred Specimen:
Lavender top- EDTA
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Lavender top- EDTA 1 Refrigerate 2 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
LAV: Fill lavender-top (EDTA) tube completely, invert 8-10 times. DO NOT SHAKE TUBE!
Specimen Comment:
2-8°C, EDTA blood samples may be analyzed up to 48 hours without significant loss of differential stability. Sample stability at room temperature is 24 hours.
Alternative Specimen:
Pediatric Lavender, Pink Tube-EDTA

Billing:

CPT Codes:
85025 x 1

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