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Epic Test Code LAB294 Heme Profile (CBC)

Important Note

This test can be added on to a previously run GHGB if specimen meets the CBCA/CBC criteria. 
This test can NOT be added on to a previously run BNP. 

Performing Location(s)

BMC,CRH,LFH,HRK,OCH,FTT,FOX,FCC

Synonyms

Complete blood count

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lavender top tube

Alternate Container

Filled Purple top microtainer  

Blood Tube Draw Volume

Min 50% draw volume  

Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing

3.0 mL whole blood

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Transportation Needs

Deliver to the laboratory within 12 hours at room temperature

Storage Requirements

Refrigerate up to 24 hours DO NOT FREEZE

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Clotted specimens
Macroscopic clot detected with wooden sticks
Fibrin strands with platelet involvement on peripheral smear
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Less than 250µL of sample for Microtainer tubes
Collection in 6.0 mL pink or purple top Vacutainer tube
Collection in any anticoagulant other that K2EDTA
> 24 hours refrigerated for CBC and/or differential
> 12 hours at room temp or > 24 hours refrigerated for reticulocytes
Grossly hemolyzed
Samples drawn above an IV line
Contaminated line draws

Reference Values

 

Parameter

Population

Reference Range

High Critical

Low Critical

WBC

Newborn - 1 month

9.0 - 30 x 10³cells /uL

> 30 x 10³cells /uL

< 2.0 x 10³cells /uL

1 month - 5 month

5.0 - 19.5 x 10³cells /uL

> 25 x 10³cells /uL

< 1.0 x 10³cells /uL

5 month - 2 years

6.0 - 17.5 x 10³cells /uL

2 years - 6 years

5.0 - 15.5 x 10³cells /uL

6 years - 12 years

4.5 - 13.5 x 10³cells /uL

Greater than 12 years

3.7 - 10.6 x 10³cells /uL
 

RBC

Female (< 12 years)

4.10 - 5.10X106 cells/uL

    

Female (> 12 years)

3.70 - 5.10X106 cells/uL

Male (< 12 years)

4.50 - 5.90X106 cells/uL

Male (> 12 years)

3.70 - 5.90X106 cells/uL
 

HGB

<1 month

13.0 - 19.0 g/dL

  

< 7.0 g/dL

1 month - 5 month

11.0 - 17.0 g/dL

5 month - 2 years

11.0 - 14.0 g/dL

2 years - 6 years

11.0 - 13.0 g/dL

6 years - 12 years

11.0 - 15.0 g/dL

Female > 12 years

11.5 - 15.5 g/dL

Male > 12 years

11.5 - 18.0 g/dL
 

HCT

<1 month

42.0 - 60.0%

> 60%

< 35%

1 month - 5 month

33.0 - 55.0%

<21%

5 month - 2 years

31.0 - 41.0%

2 years - 6 years

34.0 - 40.0%

6 years - 12 years

35.0 - 45.0%

Female > 12 years

34.0 - 46.0%

Male > 12 years

35.0 - 50.0% 
 

MCV

<1 month

98.0 - 118.0 fL

    

1 month - 5 month

91.0 - 111.0 fL

5 month - 2 years

68.0 - 84.0 fL

2 years - 6 years

75.0 - 87.0 fL

6 years - 12 years

77.0 - 95.0 fL

> 12 years

81.0 - 99.0 fL
 

MCH

< 1 month

27.0 - 33.0 pg

    

> 1 month

27.0 - 33.5 pg
 

MCHC

< 1 month

32.0 - 35.0 g/dL

    

> 1 month

31.5 - 35.5 g/dL
 

RDW

All Populations

37.3 - 49.0 fL

    
 

PLT

< 12 years

140 - 350 x 10³ cells/uL

> 1,000,000

< 20,000

> 12 years

140 - 425 x 10³ cells/uL
 

MPV

All Populations

8.0 - 12.0 fL

    

IPF %

All Populations

1.2-8.6 %

 

 

IPF #

All Populations

3.6-20 x 10³ cells/uL

 

 
         

 

 

 

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Additional Information

See individual tests for pediatric, newborn, and/or critical value reference ranges

 

Includes

WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, and Platelet Count

Methodology

Automated

CPT Code

85027

Last Updated

13-Sept-21