Test Code LAB294 CBC
Clinical System Name
Complete Blood Count Indices
Synonyms
CBC No Diff
LAB294
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2.0-4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL in Microtainer; 1.0 mL Macrotainer
Notes: A Lavender top/EDTA Macrotainer must contain at least 1.0 mL.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Insufficient Quantity, Wrong Sample Collection, Clotted Sample, Age of specimen
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: Core 5 Fridge
Off-site collection: Store whole blood at room temperature and transport to Children's Lab immediately. Samples > 24 hours old may be rejected.
Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Whole blood | RT |
≤ 24 h |
Whole blood | 2-8 C |
≤ 48 h |
-20 C or -70 C |
N |
Availability
STAT | Performed | TAT |
---|---|---|
Y | 24/7 | 1 h |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Core Hematology
Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)
CPT Codes
85027
Methodology
Method: Sysmex XN-3000 & XN-1000: RF/DC detection, flow cytometry with semiconductive laser, photometrically, cumulative pulse height detection, hydrodynamic focusing
Analytical Volume: 0.25 mL whole blood
Reference Range
Test |
Sex |
Age Range |
Normal Range |
Unit |
WBC |
Both |
0 - 1 Day |
9.0 - 30.0 |
K/CMM |
WBC |
Both |
1 Day - 1 Week |
5.0 - 21.0 |
K/CMM |
WBC |
Both |
1 Week - 1 Month |
5.0 - 19.5 |
K/CMM |
WBC |
Both |
1 Month - 1 Year |
6.0 - 17.5 |
K/CMM |
WBC |
Both |
1 - 2 Years |
5.0 - 15.5 |
K/CMM |
WBC |
Both |
2 - 4 Years |
6.0 - 15.5 |
K/CMM |
WBC |
Both |
4 - 6 Years |
5.0 - 13.5 |
K/CMM |
WBC |
Both |
6 - 10 Years |
4.5 - 13.5 |
K/CMM |
WBC |
Both |
10 - 14 Years |
5.0 - 11.0 |
K/CMM |
WBC |
Both |
14 Years - Adult |
4.5 - 11.0 |
K/CMM |
RBC |
Both |
0 - 3 Days |
4.00 - 6.60 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Both |
3 Days - 1 Week |
3.90 - 6.30 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Both |
1 Week - 2 Weeks |
3.60 - 6.20 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Both |
2 Weeks - 1 Month |
3.00 - 5.40 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Both |
1 - 2 Months |
2.70 - 4.90 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Both |
2 - 6 Months |
3.10 - 4.50 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Both |
6 Months - 2 Years |
3.70 - 5.30 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Both |
2 - 6 Years |
3.90 - 5.30 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Both |
6 - 12 Years |
4.00 - 5.20 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Female |
12 - 18 Years |
4.10 - 5.10 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Female |
18 Years - Adults |
4.00 - 5.20 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Male |
12 - 18 Years |
4.50 - 5.30 |
M/CMM |
RBC |
Male |
18 Years - Adults |
4.50 - 5.90 |
M/CMM |
Hemoglobin |
Both |
0 - 3 Days |
14.5 - 22.5 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Both |
3 Days - 1 Week |
13.5 - 21.5 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Both |
1 - 2 Weeks |
12.5 - 20.5 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Both |
2 Weeks - 1 Month |
10.0 - 18.0 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Both |
1 - 2 Months |
9.0 - 14.0 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Both |
2 - 6 Months |
9.5 - 13.5 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Both |
6 Months - 2 Years |
10.5 - 13.5 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Both | 2 Years - 6 Years | 11.5 - 13.5 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Both |
6 - 12 Years |
11.5 - 15.5 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Male |
12 - 18 Years |
13.0 - 16.0 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Female |
12 Years - Adults |
12.0 - 16.0 |
g/dL |
Hemoglobin |
Male |
18 Years - Adults |
13.5 - 17.5 |
g/dL |
Hematocrit |
Both |
0 - 3 Days |
45.0 - 67.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Both |
3 Days - 1 Week |
42.0 - 66.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Both |
1 - 2 Weeks |
39.0 - 63.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Both |
2 Weeks - 1 Month |
31.0 - 55.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Both |
1 - 2 Months |
28.0 - 42.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Both |
2 - 6 Months |
29.0 - 41.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Both |
6 Months - 2 Years |
33.0 - 39.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Both |
2 - 6 Years |
34.0 - 40.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Both |
6 - 12 Years |
35.0 - 45.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Female |
12 Years - Adult |
36.0 - 46.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Male |
12 - 18 Years |
37.0 - 49.0 |
% |
Hematocrit |
Male |
18 Years - Adult |
41.0 - 53.0 |
% |
MCV |
Both |
0 - 3 Days |
95 - 121 |
FL |
MCV |
Both |
3 Days - 1 Week |
88 - 126 |
FL |
MCV |
Both |
1 - 2 Weeks |
86 - 124 |
FL |
MCV |
Both |
2 Weeks - 1 Month |
85 - 123 |
FL |
MCV |
Both |
1 - 2 Months |
77 - 115 |
FL |
MCV |
Both |
2 - 6 Months |
74 - 108 |
FL |
MCV |
Both |
6 Months - 2 Years |
70 - 86 |
FL |
MCV |
Both |
2 - 6 Years |
75 - 87 |
FL |
MCV |
Both |
6 - 12 Years |
77 - 95 |
FL |
MCV |
Both |
12 - 18 Years |
78 - 98 |
FL |
MCV |
Both |
18 Years - Adults |
80 - 100 |
FL |
MCH |
Both |
0 - 3 Days |
31 - 37 |
pG |
MCH |
Both |
3 Days - 1 Month |
28 - 37 |
pG |
MCH |
Both |
1 - 2 Months |
26 - 34 |
pG |
MCH |
Both |
2 - 6 Months |
25 - 35 |
pG |
MCH |
Both |
6 Months - 2 Years |
23 - 31 |
pG |
MCH |
Both |
2 - 6 Years |
24 - 30 |
pG |
MCH |
Both |
6 - 12 Years |
25 - 33 |
pG |
MCH |
Both |
12 - 18 Years |
25 - 35 |
pG |
MCH |
Both |
18 Years - Adult |
26 - 34 |
pG |
MCHC |
Both |
0 - 3 Days |
29 - 37 |
% |
MCHC |
Both |
3 Days - 2 Weeks |
28 - 37 |
% |
MCHC |
Both |
2 Weeks - 2 Months |
29 - 37 |
% |
MCHC |
Both |
2 Months - 2 Years |
30 - 36 |
% |
MCHC |
Both |
2 Years - Adult |
31 - 37 |
% |
RDW |
Both |
0 - 1 Week |
11.0 - 18.0 |
% |
RDW |
Both |
1 Week - 2 Months |
11.0 - 17.0 |
% |
RDW |
Both |
2 - 6 Months |
11.0 - 16.5 |
% |
RDW |
Both |
6 Months - 2 Years |
11.0 - 16.0 |
% |
RDW |
Both |
2 - 6 Years |
11.0 - 15.0 |
% |
RDW |
Both |
6 Years - Adult |
11.0 - 14.5 |
% |
Platelets |
Both |
0 - 3 Days |
250 - 450 |
K/CMM |
Platelets |
Both |
3 - 9 Days |
200 - 400 |
K/CMM |
Platelets |
Both |
9 Days - 1 Month |
170 - 600 |
K/CMM |
Platelets |
Both |
1 - 6 Months |
190 - 660 |
K/CMM |
Platelets |
Both |
6 Months - 2 Years |
190 - 610 |
K/CMM |
Platelets |
Both |
2 - 8 Years |
160 - 500 |
K/CMM |
Platelets |
Both |
8 - 12 Years |
155 - 430 |
K/CMM |
Platelets |
Both |
12 Years - Adult |
140 - 400 |
K/CMM |
MPV |
Both |
0 - 1 Month |
9.1 - 12.9 |
FL |
MPV |
Both |
1 Month - 1 Year |
8.9 - 12.4 |
FL |
MPV |
Both |
1 - 2 Years |
8.6 - 12 |
FL |
MPV |
Both |
2 - 6 Years |
8.9 - 13.9 |
FL |
MPV |
Both |
6 - 11 Years |
9.1 - 13.1 |
FL |
MPV |
Both |
11 Years - Adult |
8.9 - 13.1 |
FL |
Description
Examination of the numerical complete blood count is useful in diagnosis of such disease states as anemias, leukemias, allergic reactions, viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.
Test includes WBC, RBC, Hgb, Hct, MCV, MCH. MCHC, RDW, Plt, and MPV.
Critical Values
White blood cell count (WBC) | < 1000/CMM or >50,000/CMM |
Hemoglobin (g/dL) | < 7 |
Platelets (PLT) | < 30,000/CMM or >1,000,000/CMM |