Details
Back to Test DirectoryCPT Code
85027
Specimen Type
Blood
Container Type
Purple-EDTA
Stability
Room Temperature, 24 hours; 2-8°C, 48 hours
Handling Instructions
Invert 8-10 times immediately after collecting
Clinical Notes
The complete blood cell count (CBC) is a profile of tests rather than a single test. It is the standard, broadly inclusive, usually automated test for evaluation of white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC), and platelets (Plt). Complete blood count is among the most commonly ordered tests as it provides an overview of a patient’s general health status.