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Test Code
CBCCD
Test Name
Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential, Cord Blood
CPT Codes
85025
Included Tests

Cord Blood:

  • Hematocrit (HCT)
  • Hemoglobin (HGB)
  • Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
  • Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
  • Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
  • Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
  • Platelet Count (PLT)
  • Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
  • Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
  • White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
  • Percentage and Absolute Differential.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Percutaneous Umbilical Blood

Preferred Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Alternate Collection Container: Microtainer, Lavender Top (EDTA) 

Desired Specimen Volume: 1mL

Alternate Specimen Volume: 0.5mL in Microtainer

Processing and Submission Instructions

Specimens are preferred within 24 hours of collection; however, specimens are acceptable up to 48 hours after collection.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

24 hours

Refrigerated

48 hours
Causes for Rejection
  • Clotted specimen
  • Quantity not sufficient for testing
Methodology
Automated Analyzer
Reference Intervals

No reference intervals established.

Performing Location
Cedar Crest Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital
Alternate Names
  • Cord Blood Heme
  • Cord Blood CBCD
Testing Schedule
Routine daily, STAT testing available