HCPCS 85027

Blood count; complete (CBC), automated (Hgb, Hct, RBC, WBC and platelet count)

AI EXPLANATION: A complete blood count, commonly referred to as a CBC, is an automated lab test that evaluates the cells circulating in your bloodstream. It measures red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body; white blood cells, which help the immune system fight infections; and platelets, which assist with normal blood clotting. The test also measures hemoglobin, the protein that holds oxygen, and hematocrit, the percentage of whole blood made up of red cells. It provides clinicians with a general assessment of overall health.