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HelpTest Code CBC Man CBC WITH MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
Collection Method
Venous or Capillary Draw
Container
Whole blood:
-Purple/Lavender EDTA
-Purple microtainer (MAP) EDTA tube
Preferred Specimen
Purple/Lavender Top (EDTA whole blood)
Acceptable Specimen
EDTA Whole Blood
Reference or Target Ranges
Critical Value
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Parameter |
Low Value |
High Value |
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WBC count |
<2,000 |
>30,000 WBC/uL |
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Hemoglobin (Adults) |
<6.0 |
>20.0 g/dL |
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Hematocrit (Infants) |
<13.1 |
>25.9 g/dL |
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Platelet Count |
<30,000 cu.mm |
>1,000,000 cu.mm |
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Any number of Blast Cells |
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>2% Promyelocytes |
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>5% Myelocytes |
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>5% metamyelocytes |
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> 30 Band |
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Any unidentified Cells |
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Parasites |
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Reason for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold |
Gross Hemolysis |
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Icterus Threshold |
N/A |
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Lipemia Threshold |
N/A |
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Other |
Clotted, QNS, Contaminated, Improperly Labeled |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
24 Hours |
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Refrigerated (4C to 8C) |
24 Hours |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Hematology |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Sysmex |
Specimen Handling
Room Temp
CPT Code
85025
Reflex Testing
Pathology Review
Aliasis
HP with Manual Differential
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Minimum Volume
Adult: 1.0 mL
Pediatric: 300 uL
Acceptable Specimen(s)
EDTA Whole Blood
Reasons for Rejection
Clotted, QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled
Additional Information / Important Notes
Reflex testing: Smear reviews, Manual differentials, Pathology QA reviews, EDTA platelet phenomenon.
Methodology/Method Description
Sysmex – Hydrodynamic focusing (DC detection), flow cytometry method(semiconductor laser), SLS hemoglobin method, slides are performed manually if indicated by results.
CPT Codes
85007
85027