Laboratory Services
CBC w/Reflex to Anemia Panel
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| Test Description |
CBC w/Reflex to Anemia Panel
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| Synonym(s) |
CBC
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| Test ID |
CBCR
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| General Information |
Complete Blood Count w/Differential; ferritin; folates (folic acid); iron; iron binding capacity; reticulocyte count; vitamin B12
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
Whole Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Lavender
SST |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Lavender - Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after collection
SST - Draw extra SST in case of reflexed anemia testing. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL of Whole Blood
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
Whole blood EDTA for CBC w/diff and Retif; 500 μL for pediatric microtainer capillary tubes; fill tube to capacity.
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| Additional Processing Details |
EDTA Whole blood, CBC, Retic: Room Temperature: 1 day; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: Unacceptable, Serum: 7 days at 20‑25 °C
3 weeks at 4‑8 °C several years at -20 °C |
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| Stability |
Whole blood
room temperature 1 day refrigerated 2 days frozen: unacceptable Serum room temperature 8 hours, refrigerated 3 days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Hemolysis; clotted specimen; specimen drawn in any anticoagulant other than EDTA; specimen diluted or contaminated with IV fluid; tube not filled with minimum volume; improper labeling; transfer tubes with whole blood; specimen received with plasma removed;Plasma
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| Methodology |
Automated/Manual
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday, & STAT
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| CPT Code(s) |
85025
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| Reflex Conditions |
None
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
57021-8
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| Additional Information |
Reflexed with abnormal low Hemoglobin; Microcytic RBC; Iron, TIBC, & Ferritin Normocytic RBC; Reticulocyte Count Macrocytic RBC; Vitamin B12, Folate, & Reticulocyte Count
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