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Test Code CBC Complete Blood Count w/Auto Differential

Alias

CBC w/Diff

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Lavender EDTA tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Lavender EDTA

Acceptable Specimes

  • Whole Blood
    • Lavender EDTA tube

Units

Varies - See Reference Ranges below

Reference Ranges

Adult Male

Parameter Units Normal Range
WBC K/cumm 3.8 - 9.9
RBC M/cumm 4.6 - 5.8
Hemoglobin g/dL 13.0 - 17.5
Hematocrit % 38.9 - 50.3
MCV fL 81.3 - 96.4
MCH pg 27.1 - 33.3
MCHC g/dL 33.2 - 353.7
Platelet K/cumm 150 - 400
RDW-CV % 11.1 - 14.9
RDW-SD fL 35.7 - 48.1
MPV fL 9.1 - 12.3
NRBC K/cumm 0.00 - 0.01
Neutrophil % % 44.2 - 78.2
Lymphocyte % % 16.7 - 46.3
Monocyte % % 0 - 10
Eosinophil % % 0 -6.1
Basophil % % 0 - 1.5
Immature Granulocytes % 0 - 0.6
Neutrophil # K/cumm 1.40 - 7.40
Lymphocyte # K/cumm 0.60 - 3.40
Monocyte # K/cumm 0.00 - 0.90
Eosinophil # K/cumm 0.00 - 0.60
Basophil # K/cumm 0.00 - 0.50
Immature Granulocyte # K/cumm 0.00 - 0.06

Adult Female

Parameter Units Normal Range
WBC K/cumm 3.8 - 9.9
RBC M/cumm 3.9 - 5.2
Hemoglobin g/dL 11.9 - 15.5
Hematocrit % 35.6 - 45.5
MCV fL 81.3 - 96.4
MCH pg 27.1 - 33.3
MCHC g/dL 33.2 - 353.7
Platelet K/cumm 150 - 400
RDW-CV % 11.1 - 14.9
RDW-SD fL 35.7 - 48.1
MPV fL 9.1 - 12.3
NRBC K/cumm 0.00 - 0.01
Neutrophil % % 44.2 - 78.2
Lymphocyte % % 16.7 - 46.3
Monocyte % % 0 - 10
Eosinophil % % 0 -6.1
Basophil % % 0 - 1.5
Immature Granulocytes % 0 - 0.6
Neutrophil # K/cumm 1.40 - 7.40
Lymphocyte # K/cumm 0.60 - 3.40
Monocyte # K/cumm 0.00 - 0.90
Eosinophil # K/cumm 0.00 - 0.60
Basophil # K/cumm 0.00 - 0.50
Immature Granulocyte # K/cumm 0.00 - 0.06

Critical Values

WBC </=2.0
Hgb </=7.0
Hct </=21.0
Plt </=30

 

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 24 hours
Frozen (-20°C) Unacceptable

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Sysmex - Hydrodynamic focusing and flow cytometry

 

CPT Code(s)

85025

CMS National Coverage Policy - Blood Counts

Panel Components

  • White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
  • Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
  • Hemoglobin (Hgb)
  • Hematocrit (Hct)
  • Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
  • Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
  • Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
  • RDW Standard Deviation (RDW-SD)
  • RDW Coefficient of Variation (RDW-CV)
  • Platelet Count (Plt)
  • Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
  • Nucleated Red Blood Cells (NRBC)
  • Neutrophil Percent (NE%)
  • Immature Granulocyte Percent (IG%)
  • Lymphocyte Percent (LY%)
  • Monocyte Percent (MO%)
  • Basophil Percent (BA%)
  • Neutrophil Count (NE#)
  • Immature Granulocyte Count (IG#)
  • Lymphocyte Count (LY#)
  • Monocyte Count (MO#)
  • Eosinophil Count (EO#)
  • Basophil Count (BA#)