TEST DESCRIPTION
TEST INCLUDES
CBCD
CPT CODE
85025
EXPECTED TURNAROUND TIME
2-5 days
(TAT is the interval starting when a specimen and order are received in the laboratory and ends with release of the test result.) In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary. In the event that reflex testing is performed TAT turnaround times can be extended.
SYNONYMS
NA
COLLECTION
SPECIMEN
Whole Blood
COLLECTION CONTAINERS
Lavender top tube (EDTA)
COLLECTION AMOUNTS
Preferred: 4.0mL
Minimum: 1.0mL
REJECTION CRITERIA
Frozen samples are unacceptable.
SHIPPING/TRANSPORT & STORAGE
STABILITIES/STORAGE
AMBIENT
REFRIGERATED
FROZEN
24 hour(s)
48 hour(s)
Unacceptable
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Ship refrigerated