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CBC WITH WBC DIFFERENTIAL AND ANEMIA REFLEX WORKUP |
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1964
Geisinger Epic ID: 53647
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Whole blood AND serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
3.5 mL gold-top (serum separator) tube AND a 2mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube | |
Special notes: |
Performed at GMC as a routine test. CBCD can be performed STAT at select locations. Please contact the laboratory for more information. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Do not centrifuge lavender-top tube. Gold-top tube ONLY: Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Lavender tube: Refrigerated 72 hours. Room temperature 24 hours.
Blood smears should be made from lavender tube within 16 hours of collection.
Gold top tube: Refrigerated 2 days. |
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Rejection criteria: |
Same criteria that apply to specific tests involved. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
See individual tests performed. | |
CPT code(s): |
85027 plus and reflex tests addded. See specific tests. | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Anemia Workup Flow | |
Methodology: |
See individual member listings. |
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Synonyms: |
Anemia reflex panel ARCBCD
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Clinical significance: |
Aids the physician in classifying a suspected anemia and helps identify the appropriate course for treatment. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Mary Dhesi MD | |
| Review Date: | 04/04/2023 | |