Hematology Laboratory

CBC, Platelet and differential

  • LIS Mnemonic: CBCD

    Collect

    Lavendar (EDTA)

    Volume Required

    1-2 mL.

    Minimum Required

    0.5 mL.

    Transport

    Room temperature

    Stability

    Room Temperature, 12 hours from time of phlebotomy

    Unacceptable conditions

    Clotted/Hemolyzed/QNS specimens

Days Performed

24/7

Reported

Stat 45 Min. Routine 90 min.

Reflex Testing

N/A

CPT

85025

Remarks

Lavender microtainer tube should be used for minmum requirements.Automated differential count will be performed unless the analyzer flags for a manual differential.

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