Anemia Profile A CBC with differential and platelet count; iron; iron binding capacity; reticulocyte count

Test ID: 

702777

CPT code:

83550, 85025, 85045, 83540

Synonyms:

Complete Blood Count

Clinical Use:

A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.

Specimen Type:

Serum and whole blood

Requested Volume: 

4 mL serum and 5 mL whole blood

Container Type: 

Gel-barrier tube and lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Collection:

Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection.

Storage Instructions:

Maintain serum and EDTA whole blood at room temperature

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; improper labeling