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CBC with Differential
Test CodeACBC
Includes
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, IPF and Differential (Absolute and Percent - Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils). A manual differential will be performed if the automated differential information meets specific criteria.
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood from a full EDTA (tan-top) tube
Instructions
Mix specimen well by gentle inversion.
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 36 hours
Refrigerated: 36 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Clotted • Received frozen
Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.
