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HelpTest Code CBCD Complete Blood Count (CBC) With Differential, Whole Blood
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-HematologyMethodology
Automated Cell CounterIncludes RBC, WBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, platelet count, and differential.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole bloodContainer/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender top (EDTA) Microtainer
Specimen Volume: Full tube/Microtainer
Specimen Rejection:
1. Hemolyzed
2. Clotted
3. Diluted with intravenous fluid
4. Tube not filled with minimum volume
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
WBC0-3 years: 9.4-30 mm3
3-5 years: 5.5-15.5 mm3
5-7 years: 5.0-14.5 mm3
7-16 years: 4.5-13.0 mm3
>16 years: 4.8-10.8 mm3
Critical value (automatic call-back):
0 days-3 years: <9,000 K/mm3 or >30,000 K/mm3
>3 years: <2,000 K/mm3 or >20,000 K/mm3
RBC
3.80-5.10 M/mm3
HEMATOCRIT
Males
0 days-2 weeks: 44.0%-64.0%
2 weeks-2 months: 35.0%-49.0%
2 months-3 years: 30.0%-40.5%
3-15 years: 35.5%-39.5%
>15 years: 39.0%-49.0%
Females
0 days-2 weeks: 44.0%-64.0%
2 weeks-2 months: 35.0%-49.0%
2 months-3 years: 30.0%-40.5%
3-15 years: 35.5%-39.5%
>15 years: 34.0%-44.0%
HEMOGLOBIN
Males
0 days-2 weeks: 14.5-24.5 g/dL
2 weeks-2 months: 10.7-17.3 g/dL
2 months-3 years: 9.9-14.5 g/dL
3-15 years: 10.9-14.9 g/dL
>15 years: 14.7-16.3 g/dL
Critical values (automatic call-back):
0 days-2 weeks: <10.0 g/dL or >24.5 g/dL
>2 weeks: <7.0 g/dL or >20.0 g/dL
Females
0 days-2 weeks: 14.5-24.5 g/dL
2 weeks-2 months: 10.7-17.3 g/dL
2 months-3 years: 9.9-14.5 g/dL
3-15 years: 10.9-14.9 g/dL
>15 years: 12.0-14.2 g/dL
Critical values (automatic call-back):
0 days-2 weeks: <10.0 g/dL or >24.5 g/dL
>2 weeks: <7.0 g/dL or >20.0 g/dL
MCV
81-100 fL
MCH
29.0-33.0 pg
MCHC
33.0-36.0 g/dL
RDW
11.5%-15.5%
PLATELETS
130,000-400,000 K/mm3
Critical values (automatic call-back): <20,000 K/mm3 or >700,000 K/mm3
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours