Complete Blood Count w/ auto-differential

2002

cpt

normal turn-around time

assays included

specimen type

minimum required

CBC

85025

24 hours

CBC w/ diff

Whole Blood

1 mL of whole blood

collection instructions

Collect blood in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube.
Mix the blood gently by inversion to ensure proper mixing with the anticoagulant.
Label the tube with at least two patient identifiers.
Transport the specimen at room temperature.

collection instructions

Clotted Specimen: Ensure the blood does not clot before testing.
Improper Labeling: Specimen must be labeled with at least two patient identifiers.
Insufficient Quantity: Not enough blood collected for testing.

clinical significance

The Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Auto- differential provides valuable information about the cellular components of blood. It includes measurements of red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), platelets, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and differential WBC counts (e.g., neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils). This test is used to diagnose and monitor a wide range of conditions, including anemia, infections, inflammation, and bleeding disorders.