Complete Blood Count (CBC) Panel
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Test Overview
Primary screening test given to new patients and annually thereafter.Test Indications
- New patient.
- Annual physical.
- Pre-operative.
Sample Collection
- Requires 5 mL Lavender-top (EDTA) tube (or microtainer for infants).
- Invert 6 times after drawing to prevent clotting.
- Protect sample from extreme heat or cold, submit to lab within 24 hours.
Your doctor or lab may have different instructions that supersede the above.
CPT CODES
| CPT-Code | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 85025 | Standard automatic differential count. | |
| 85027 | Manual differential if warranted. | |
| 85007 | Manual differential if warranted. |
Labs Performing Test
| Name of Lab | Lab Code | Estimated Cost | Processing Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonoraQuest | 3000 | 1 day | ||
| SonoraQuest | 35811 | 1 day | Also includes Metabolic Panel. Also need 5 mL separator tube. |
Costs cited are subject to change and may be reduced by insurance or cash discounts and increased by sample collection fees.
Theory
WBC
RBC
Hemoglobulin
Hematocrit
MCV
MCH
MCHC
RDW (Red Cell Distribution Count)
Platelet Count
MPV (Mean Platelet Volume)
Neutrophil Count
Lymphocyte Count
Monocyte Count
Eosinophil Count
Basophil Count
Neutrophil %
Lymphocyte %
Monocyte %
Eosinophil %
Basophil %
References
Unless specifically noted above, references used in the construction of this web page include the following:[FDM] Lecture notes from Functional Medicine University.
[SCNM] Lecture notes from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
[UT] Lecture notes from the University of Tennessee graduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
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