Test Name
Complete Blood Count with differential
Specimen Type & Acceptability
EDTA Whole Blood
2 days refrigerated.
General Use
Provides information about the hematologic system and many other organ systems.
CPT Code(s)
85025
Special Instructions
Immediately invert 10-15 times after collection to mix with anticoagulant and send Entire tube to Laboratory.
Container/Tube Type
Volume
3 mL Min. vol. = 2 mL
Suggested Tube Types
Description
Typical Volume
Gold Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
⋜ 5 mL
Tiger Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
^For larger volume tests
> 5 mL
Red Top Tube (No additive)
⋜ 5 mL
EDTA Whole Blood
3 mL
3.2 % Sodium Citrate Whole Blood
2.7 mL
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube
⋜ 5 mL