20019:COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) WITH MANUAL DIFF

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20019:COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) WITH MANUAL DIFF
Alias Names: CBC with manual differential
Methodology: Automated Hematology Analyzer & Microscopic
Edit Date: 4/7/2005
Performed: Daily
Released: Same day
CPT Code: 85007 / 85027
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA). Fill tube at least 1/3 full.
Handling: Refrigerate. Send to laboratory same day or make slides and submit with blood.
Stability: WBC and platelet count may decline after 24 hours. RBC, HGB and HCT stable 72 hours refrigerated. Maximum delay for reporting of full CBC is 48 hours.
Standard Volume: 4 mL EDTA whole blood.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood in 1 mL microcollection tube.
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Includes WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, platelet count, MPV, manual differential and RBC morphology.
Rejection Criteria: Marked hemolysis; clotted or frozen specimen.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST

Reference Range:
See Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Auto Diff (20000).

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