Complete Blood Count and Differential
Test Mnemonic
CBCDIF
CPT Codes
- 85025 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
57021-8
Aliases
- CBC + DIFF
Includes
- WBC
- RBC
- Hemoglobin
- Hematocrit
- MCV
- MCH
- MCHC
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- Platelet Count
- Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
- Neutrophil %
- Absolute Neutrophil
- Lymphocyte %
- Absolute Lymphocyte
- Monocyte %
- Absolute Monocyte
- Eosinophil %
- Absolute Eosinophil
- Basophil %
- Absolute Basophil
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Fill tube to at least one half of fill volume. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1.5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Automated Cell Counter |
Special Info
Order Staff Review separately.
Clinical Info
Evaluation of peripheral blood parameters with determination of quantitative and qualitative variations in white cell numbers and morphology