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CBC (component for manual diff)
Test CodeLAB293
Includes
WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelets, MPV
Preferred Specimen
Purple top - EDTA; LAV
Invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant.
Specimen Stability
Specimens can be kept at room temperature for up to 12 hours. For hemogram, refrigerate at 4°C for up to 48 hours. Do not freeze. CHOMP Hematology Dept stores samples for a maximum of 24 hours.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, clots, frozen
Setup Schedule
Daily
Limitations
For patients with cold agglutinins, keep tube warm after drawing and during transport.
Performing Laboratory
CH CHOMP HOSPITAL LAB (831-625-4811): CH HEMATOLOGY
