Hemogram

Hemogram

Test Code

7008
85014, 85018, 85041, 85048 (HCPCS: G0307)
7008
85014, 85018, 85041, 85048 (HCPCS: G0307)
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Clinical Significance

Hemogram - A complete blood count used as a screening test for various disease states to include: Anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW

Methodology

Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW

Methodology

Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood from full EDTA (tan-top) tube

Minimum Volume

Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube

Collection Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets.

Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature (do not refrigerate)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping)
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Clotted • Received frozen

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Whole blood from full EDTA (tan-top) tube
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube
Maintain specimen at room temperature. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets.

Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Room temperature (do not refrigerate)
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping)
Frozen: Unacceptable
Hemolysis • Clotted • Received frozen
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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