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Test Code HGMPA CBC with Automated Differential

Useful For

Used to detect, confirm, monitor, or rule out a wide range of hematologic disorders, or to evaluate and manage the hematologic effects of treatments (radiation, chemotherapy, medications) or other conditions (illnesses and injuries).

Synonyms/Keywords

Complete Blood Count, CBC with automated differential, Hemogram + PLT + Auto Diff

Specimen Requirements

   

Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No Whole Blood EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) EDTA Pink Top Tube (PTT) 2 mL One lavender top micro collection tube or 1.0 mL in 3 mL lavender One lavender top micro collection tube with   0.5 mL
Royal Blue Top Tube (BD trace element, K2 EDTA)

Collection/Processing Instructions

Invert specimen at least 5-6 times in order to facilitate mixing and prevent coagulation.

 

Prepare blood smear as soon as possible, preferably within two hours of collection, up to 24 hours, label with computer generated label or use pencil to label with patient's full name and date. Store slides at room temperature.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood Ambient <24 hours
Refrigerated <48 hours
Refrigerated >48 hours may be reported with additional comments

Rejection Criteria

Clotted
Grossly Hemolyzed
Diluted with IV or tissue fluid
Frozen

Test Components

White blood cell count, red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, red cell distribution width, platelet, mean platelet volume, percent/absolute neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.

 

Certain results and instrument flags will reflex peripheral smear review.  Click on the link below to view slide review criteria.

 

Slide Review Criteria

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
All Performing Sites See Hematology Reference Ranges

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Hematology

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Beaver Dam  Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Laser Flow Cytometry/Sysmex XN-2000
Chippewa Falls Monday through Friday Less than 2 hours Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600/Light Microscopy
Weston Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600/Light Microscopy
Eau Claire Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600/Light Microscopy
Park Falls Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600/Light Microscopy
Ladysmith Medical Center Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600/Light Microscopy
Lakeview Medical Center Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600/Light Microscopy
Marshfield Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Unicel Beckman Coulter DxH800/Light Microscopy
Minocqua Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600/Light Microscopy
Neillsville Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600/Light Microscopy
Stevens Point Monday through Friday Less than 2 hours Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600/Light Microscopy
Wisconsin Rapids Monday through Friday Less than 2 hours Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600/Light Microscopy

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
85025        

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
85025        

Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
Cerner CBC with Differential