Test Code 280984130 CBC with Manual Differential
Performing Laboratory
Torrance Memorial Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following specimen:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL in 3.0 mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube/0.7 mL in MICROTAINER
Collection Instructions:
Immediately after collection invert tube several times to mix blood.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Storage Temp Stability:
Ambient: Stable 24 hours if not submitted to laboratory within 8 hours of collection.
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Methodology
Automated cell counter
Reference Range
Variable reference ranges dependent on patient gender and age. See report
Note: Adult RBC, Hgb, Hct reference ranges updated 10/22/2024.
Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT
Performed:
Daily
Available STAT
TAT:
STAT: <1 hr
Routine: < 4 hrs
Aliases
Complete Blood Count with manual differential
CPT Code
85007, 85027