Test Code LAB9120 Complete Blood Count, Percutaneous Umbilical Cord Blood Sampling (PUBS)
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Sysmex XN (Electrical Impedance)
Includes hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV, and platelet.
If an abnormal value or flag is triggered on the initial patient specimen, a manual smear will always be reviewed.
Literature References:
Resource Manual: Sysmex XN-Series Automated Hematology Systems, Document Number: 1002-LSS, Rev. 2, January 2013
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Percutaneous umbilical blood
Container/Tube: Heparinized syringe
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Immediately invert several times to mix blood.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85027
Reference Values
No reference range established for this specimen type.
LOINC Code Information
Name |
LOINC Code |
Hemoglobin |
718-7 |
Hematocrit |
4544.3 |
MCV |
787-2 |
Platelets |
777-3 |