CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Main ContentCBC (Hemoglobin/Hematocrit, RBC, Indices, WBC, Platelet) – without the Differential
Test Code: 1759
CPT Code: 85027
Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count
CBC (Includes Differential & Platelet)
Test Code: 6399
CPT Code: 85025
Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential (Absolute and Percent - Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils) If abnormal cells are noted on a manual review of the peripheral blood smear or if the automated differential information meets specific criteria, a full manual differential will be performed.
Alternative Name(s): Blood Count; CBC; CBC no RDW/MPV; CBC w/ diff; CBC, PLT, RDW and DIFF; CBC/DIFF; CBC/PLT; Complete Blood Count; Coulter CBC
Hemogram
Test Code: 7008
CPT Code(s): 85014, 85018, 85041, 85048
Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW
Alternative Name(s): None
Hemogram and Differential
Test Code: 7210
CPT Code(s): 85004, 85014, 85018, 85041, 85048
Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW and Differential (Absolute and Percent - Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils)
Alternative Name(s): None
CBC (Includes Differential and Platelet) with Smear Review
Test Code: 20253
CPT Code(s): 85007, 85027
Inlcudes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential with Pathologist Review. If abnormal cells are noted on a manual review of the peripheral blood smear or if the automated differential information meets specific criteria, a full manual differential will be performed.
Alternative Name(s):Peripheral Smear Review w/ CBC
CBC (Includes Differential & Platelet) with Pathologist Review
Test Code: 26524
CPT Code(s):85025, 85060
Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential with Pathologist Review. If abnormal cells are noted on a manual review of the peripheral blood smear or if the automated differential information meets specific criteria, a full manual differential will be performed.
Alternative Name(s): None
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Test Code: 7998
CPT Code(s): 85014, 85018
Includes: Hemoglobin, Hematocrit
Alternative Name(s): Hgb,HCT and HGB
Methodology: Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy/Pathologist Review
Reference Range(s): See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance: A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states including anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes. To assist in diagnosis of hematologic disorders.
Supply: T59 - Lavender 4mL Blood Tube
Preferred Specimen: Whole Blood
Preferred Volume: 4mL
Collection Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature. DO NOT REFRIGERATE.
If multiple draw, collect EDTA (Lavender-top) tube LAST.
Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets.
Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap WBC and platelets.
Transport Container: EDTA Lavender-top 4mL tube
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Specimen Stability: Room Temperature: 48 hours
Reject Criteria:
- Clotted specimens
- Specimens received frozen
- Specimens grossly hemolyzed
- Specimens where quantity is not sufficient
- Specimens greater than 48 hours old.
For additional test, supply, or collection device information, please contact DLO's Customer Service at (800) 891-2917, option 2.
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed.
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