Test Details
Methodology
Automated cell counter
Result Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Test Includes
Hematocrit; hemoglobin; MCH; MCHC; MCV; RDW; red blood cell count (RBC); platelet count; white blood cell count (WBC)
Use
See comments in Complete Blood Count (CBC) With Differential [005009].
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
Fill tube to capacity.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (500 μL for pediatric microtainer capillary tubes; fill tube to capacity)
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection Instructions
Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after tube is filled at the time of collection.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 1 day |
Refrigerated | 3 days |
Frozen | Unstable |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Unstable |
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; tube not filled with minimum fill volume; specimen drawn in any anticoagulant other than EDTA; specimens diluted or contaminated with IV fluid; clotted specimen; improper labeling; transfer tubes with whole blood; lavender-top (EDTA) tubes received with plasma removed
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 028142 | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | 58410-2 | 005025 | WBC | x10E3/uL | 6690-2 |
| 028142 | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | 58410-2 | 005033 | RBC | x10E6/uL | 789-8 |
| 028142 | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | 58410-2 | 005041 | Hemoglobin | g/dL | 718-7 |
| 028142 | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | 58410-2 | 005058 | Hematocrit | % | 4544-3 |
| 028142 | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | 58410-2 | 015065 | MCV | fL | 787-2 |
| 028142 | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | 58410-2 | 015073 | MCH | pg | 785-6 |
| 028142 | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | 58410-2 | 015081 | MCHC | g/dL | 786-4 |
| 028142 | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | 58410-2 | 105007 | RDW | % | 788-0 |
| 028142 | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | 58410-2 | 015172 | Platelets | x10E3/uL | 777-3 |
| 028142 | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | 58410-2 | 015945 | NRBC | % | 58413-6 |
| Order Code | 028142 | |||||
| Order Code Name | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | |||||
| Order Loinc | 58410-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 005025 | |||||
| Result Code Name | WBC | |||||
| UofM | x10E3/uL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 6690-2 | |||||
| Order Code | 028142 | |||||
| Order Code Name | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | |||||
| Order Loinc | 58410-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 005033 | |||||
| Result Code Name | RBC | |||||
| UofM | x10E6/uL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 789-8 | |||||
| Order Code | 028142 | |||||
| Order Code Name | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | |||||
| Order Loinc | 58410-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 005041 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Hemoglobin | |||||
| UofM | g/dL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 718-7 | |||||
| Order Code | 028142 | |||||
| Order Code Name | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | |||||
| Order Loinc | 58410-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 005058 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Hematocrit | |||||
| UofM | % | |||||
| Result LOINC | 4544-3 | |||||
| Order Code | 028142 | |||||
| Order Code Name | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | |||||
| Order Loinc | 58410-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 015065 | |||||
| Result Code Name | MCV | |||||
| UofM | fL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 787-2 | |||||
| Order Code | 028142 | |||||
| Order Code Name | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | |||||
| Order Loinc | 58410-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 015073 | |||||
| Result Code Name | MCH | |||||
| UofM | pg | |||||
| Result LOINC | 785-6 | |||||
| Order Code | 028142 | |||||
| Order Code Name | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | |||||
| Order Loinc | 58410-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 015081 | |||||
| Result Code Name | MCHC | |||||
| UofM | g/dL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 786-4 | |||||
| Order Code | 028142 | |||||
| Order Code Name | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | |||||
| Order Loinc | 58410-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 105007 | |||||
| Result Code Name | RDW | |||||
| UofM | % | |||||
| Result LOINC | 788-0 | |||||
| Order Code | 028142 | |||||
| Order Code Name | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | |||||
| Order Loinc | 58410-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 015172 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Platelets | |||||
| UofM | x10E3/uL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 777-3 | |||||
| Order Code | 028142 | |||||
| Order Code Name | CBC, Platelet, No Differential | |||||
| Order Loinc | 58410-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 015945 | |||||
| Result Code Name | NRBC | |||||
| UofM | % | |||||
| Result LOINC | 58413-6 |