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Coult
Test CodeCOULT
Preferred Specimen
EDTA Lavender Top Tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
NONE
Instructions
Included in Batteries/Packages: CBC
Transport Container
Biohazard Bag
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
All hematology specimens are processed and stored at room temperature for 48 hours.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed specimens, anticoagulated specimens with clots, contaminated specimens, and specimens incorrectly labeled.
Setup Schedule
Performed on all shifts, everyday.
Report Available
Critical Values: Hemoglobin - <8.0 - >22.0 (0-1 month), <8.0 - >18.0 (1 month-12 years), <6.0 - >20.0 (greater than 12 years. Hematocrit - <24.0 - >66.0 (1 month - 12 years), <24.0 - >54.0 (greater than 12 years). WBC - <2.5 - >30.0 (all ages). Platele
Limitations
All Baptist Health Facilities
Last Updated: August 31, 2017
