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Test Code CBC BLOOD COUNT, COMPLETE

Important Note

Includes:WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, Indices, RDW-CV and PLT. Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Decision (NCD) 190.15 - Blood Counts.

Additional Codes

Primary ID

Epic Code

Mayo Access ID

CBC

LAB294 FAH387

 

Specimen Information

Container

Specimen

Temperature

Collect Vol

Submit Vol

Minimum Vol

Stability
Lavender Top Tube Whole Blood

Refrigerate

4 mL 4 mL 1.5 mL 48 hours
*Lavender Microtainer     0.5 mL   0.25 mL  

Mix well. ​The CBC must be tested within 48 hours of collection. While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Automated Cell Counter

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code

Hemagram                                

85027

 

Instrumentation

Sysmex XN 9000

Reference Range

Age and gender specific, see report

Section

Hematology

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

LOINC Code Information

Result Code Reporting Name LOINC Code
WBC WBC 6690-2
RBC RBC 789-8
HGB HGB 718-7
HCT HCT 4544-3
MCV MCV 787-2
MCH MCH 785-6
HYPOC Hypochromia 728-6
MCHC MCHC 786-4
RDWCV RDW-CV 788-0
RDWSD RDW-SD 21000-5
ANISO Anisocytosis 702-1
PLTC PLT 777-3
MPV MPV 32623-1