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Test ID: CBC    
CBC with Differential, Blood

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Screening tool to confirm a hematologic disorder, to establish or rule out a diagnosis, to detect an unsuspected hematologic disorder, or to monitor effects of radiation or chemotherapy

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
DIFFRMorphology Eval (special Smear)NoNo
PINTPPeripheral Smear InterpretationNoNo

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

A morphology evaluation is performed at an additional charge when the automated 5-part differential is invalid or when abnormal results are identified upon microscopic examination.

 

A peripheral blood smear review is performed at an additional charge when pathologist expertise is needed for clinically significant diagnosis.

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

RF/DC (Radio Frequency/Direct Current) Detection/Hydrodynamic Focusing (DC Detection), Flow Cytometry (Using a Semiconductor Laser)/Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Hemoglobin

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

CBC with Differential, B

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Cell Indices
HCT
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin Concentration
Hemoglobin, Blood
Indices
Leukocyte Count
MCHC
MCV
Platelet Count
Platelets
RBC Sizing