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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
Can maintain specimen at room temperature up to 12 hours. Refrigerate up to 48 hr at 4°C for hemogram only. Do not freeze.
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
