Test Name

Complete Blood Count (with automated
differential)

Test includes

Hematocrit; hemoglobin; MCH; MCHC; MCV; RDW; red blood cell
count (RBC); platelet count; white blood cell count
(WBC)

Test Code

100

Station

Hematology

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

CBC, Hemogram

CPT Code

85027

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Siemens, Advia

Test Method

Automated Cell counter

AML Preferred Tube

3 mL EDTA whole blood

Storage Instructions

Collection: Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after tube is filled
at the time of collection.
Storage:

Room temperature up to 4h.

Stored and transported refrigerated up to 24
h.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

Invert tube 8-10 times after venipuncture to ensure smooth
mixing with anti-coagulant.   

Manual differential is not reported if automated differential
is reported.

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

As a screening test to evaluate overall health; detect and/or
identify a wide range of hematologic disorders; assist in managing
medications/chemotherapeutic decisions

Limitations

When LUC > 4.5% a Manual Diff. Count is
performed

Patient Preparation

No preparation needed

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis; clotted specimen; specimen drawn in any
anticoagulant other than EDTA; specimen diluted or contaminated with I.V.
fluid; tube not filled with minimum volume; improper labeling; transfer
tubes with whole blood; specimen received with plasma removed (plasma is
used for other testing); specimen more than 24 hours
old