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Test Code HGM COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (WITHOUT DIFFERENTIAL), BLOOD

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text HGM
EPIC LAB294

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting infection or anemia

Method Name

Impedance

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Profile Information

Individual Test Description

ERYTHROCYTE DISTRIBUTION WIDTH, CV
ERYTHROCYTE DISTRIBUTION WIDTH, SD
ERYTHROCYTES
HEMATOCRIT
HEMOGLOBIN
LEUKOCYTES
MEAN CORPUSCULAR HEMOGLOBIN
MEAN CORPUSCULAR HEMOGLOBIN CONCENTRATION
MEAN CORPUSCULAR VOLUME
MEAN PLATELET VOLUME
PLATELET COUNT

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm 4.0 mL (EDTA)

Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm pediatric (EDTA)

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 0.5 mL (EDTA Microtainer®) – Use of minimum volumes may not support repeat testing if required

Whole Blood: 4 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm 4.0 mL (EDTA))

Whole Blood: 2 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm pediatric (EDTA))

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 0.25 mL (EDTA Microtainer®)

Whole Blood: 1 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm 4.0 mL (EDTA))

Whole Blood: 1 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm pediatric (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Mix sample well after draw and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Refrigerated: 36 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

85027 Complete Blood Count (CBC), Automated Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, RBC, WBC, and Platelet Count  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Rejection Information

Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimen is unacceptable.

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

EDTA Microtainer®

EDTA Microtainer® with False Bottom (MMC-P only)