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Differential - Peripheral Blood, Manual
MessagePerformed on-site
Hematology
Hematology
Test Code
MDIFF (not orderable)
Alias/See Also
Manual Differential
Differential
Peripheral Blood Smear
WBC Differential
Differential
Peripheral Blood Smear
WBC Differential
Preferred Specimen
Lavender Top (EDTA), Whole Blood
Instructions
Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after drawing to prevent clotting
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted
Drawn in expired tube
Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic
Contaminated
Drawn in expired tube
Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic
Contaminated
Setup Schedule
Sunday through Saturday, continuously
Report Available
Less than 4 hours
Clinical Significance
The Differential distribution of white blood cells, when correlated with absolute white cell count, will identify imbalances between cell production, cell release, cell survival and/or cell loss. This information
increases the accuracy and specificity of diagnosis based on pathogenesis and is also used to monitor the effectiveness
of therapy.
increases the accuracy and specificity of diagnosis based on pathogenesis and is also used to monitor the effectiveness
of therapy.
