WBC+Hematology Review

Test ID: 

704404

CPT code:

85007

Clinical Use:

As a screening test to evaluate overall health; detect and/or identify a wide range of hematologic disorders; assist in managing medications/chemotherapeutic decisions

Test Information:

Assessments of stained smears are performed if results meet specific numeric and/or instrument flagging criteria. Smear review includes assessment of WBC cell populations, presence of WBC and/or RBC inclusions, RBC morphology, and platelet evaluation.

Specimen Type:

Whole blood

Requested Volume: 

Fill tube to capacity.  0.5 mL (500 μL for pediatric microtainer capillary tubes; fill tube to capacity.)

Container Type: 

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Storage Instructions:

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

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 is used for other testing