Complete Blood Count
CBC
Test Codes
Antrim #27045, EPIC: LAB5141, SOFT: CBCND
Department
Hematology
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect (preferred specimen): One 4.0 mL Lavender-top K2EDTA tube. (Minimum: 2.0 mL)
Also acceptable: One Lavender-top K2EDTA Microtainer®. (Minimum: 300 mcL)
See Minimum Pediatric Specimen Requirements for Microtainer® collection.
Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation
Maintain specimens refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F) prior to transport. Room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) is acceptable for a maximum of 8 hours.
Preparation for Courier Transport
Transport: Whole blood or capillary blood, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 2.0 mL whole blood or 300 mcL capillary blood)
Rejection Criteria
- Specimens containing clots.
- Insufficient volume.
- Frozen specimens.
Storage
Specimen Stability for Testing:
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 8 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 72 hours
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): Unacceptable
Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Laboratory
Farmington Hills Hematology Laboratory
Grosse Pointe Hematology Laboratory
Lenox Main Laboratory
Livonia Main Laboratory
Royal Oak Hematology Laboratory
Troy Hematology Laboratory
Performed
Sunday – Saturday, 24 hours a day.
STAT results available in 30 minutes; 60 minutes if further verification is necessary.
Routine results available within 90 minutes, unless further verification is necessary.
Reference Range
| Parameter |
Female |
Male |
| WBC (bill/L) |
3.3-10.7 |
3.5-10.1 |
| RBC (tril/L) |
3.87-5.08 |
4.31-5.48 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) |
12.1-15.0 |
13.5-17.0 |
| HCT (%) |
35.4-44.2 |
40.1-50.1 |
| MCV (fL) |
80-100 |
80-100 |
| MCH (pg) |
28-33 |
28-33 |
| MCHC (g/dL) |
32-35 |
32-36 |
| RDW-SD (fL) |
40-50 |
37-47 |
| RDW-CV (%) |
12-15 |
12-15 |
| Platelet (bill/L) |
150-400 |
150-400 |
Please see Pediatric Reference Ranges.
Test Methodology
Grosse Pointe: SYSMEX XN Series.
Farmington Hills, Royal Oak & Troy: SYSMEX XE Series.
Clinical Utility
This assay measures the hematologic parameters of the blood. It aids in the evaluation of anemia, leukemia, reaction to inflammation and infections, peripheral blood cell characteristics, state of hydration and dehydration, polycythemia, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and ABO incompatibilities.
CPT Codes
85027
Contacts
Main Laboratory – LVA
947-523-4370
Name: Main Laboratory – LVA
Location:
Phone: 947-523-4370
Main Laboratory – LNX
947-523-4070
Name: Main Laboratory – LNX
Location:
Phone: 947-523-4070
Hematology Laboratory – RO
248-551-8080
Name: Hematology Laboratory – RO
Location:
Phone: 248-551-8080
Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – TR
248-964-8040
Name: Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – TR
Location:
Phone: 248-964-8040
Hematology/Urinalysis Laboratory – GP
313-473-1809
Name: Hematology/Urinalysis Laboratory – GP
Location:
Phone: 313-473-1809
Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – FH
947-521-8243
Name: Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – FH
Location:
Phone: 947-521-8243
Last Updated
5/19/2022
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