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HelpTest Code CBC Complete Blood Count (CBC), Without Differential, Blood
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
DXH600
Includes WBC count, RBC count, Hgb, Hct, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), red cell distribution width (RDW), and platelet count.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85027
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Whole Blood | Room Temp | < 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (primary) | <48 hours | |