CBC With Platelet and Differential
Test Code
CBCWD
Description
CBCWD CBC (includes Differential and Platelets) - A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.
Collect
Whole blood in a Lavender top tube [EDTA].
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 1 mL whole blood
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted specimens will be rejected.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send whole blood Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on an ice pack. DO NOT freeze sample.
Stability
24 hours at room temperature.
48 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Direct current electronic resistance method of particle counting and sizing
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
RBC (CBC with Automated Differential);Hemoglobin (CBC with Automated Differential);White Cell (CBC with Automated Differential);CBC (CBC with Automated Differential);HCT (CBC with Automated Differential);HGB (CBC with Automated Differential);Hematocrit (CBC with Automated Differential);Red Cell (CBC with Automated Differential);WBC (CBC with Automated Differential);HCBC
Study Offerings
Not offered
Related Tests
Primary Immunodeficiency Screen: Pneumococcal polysaccharide IgG antibody [12 serotypes] (PNU12), Diphtheria IgG antibody titer (DIPHT), Tetanus IgG antibody titer (TET), Lymphocyte enumeration, CDC panel [CD3/CD4, CD3/CD8, CD19, CD16/56] (TBCDC), Immunoglobulin A level (IGA), Immunoglobulin G level (IGG), Immunoglobulin M level (IGM), Alternative complement pathway activity (AH50), Total complement activity (CH50)
Reference Interval
Varies depending on age
CPT Code
85025
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared