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Fetal CBC/Diff
MessageThis type of testing is only performed during an intrauterine fetal transfusion procedure.
Test Code
FETCBC
Alias/See Also
neonatal CBC
Preferred Specimen
whole blood, EDTA
Minimum Volume
250 uL microtainer or 1 ml lavender top tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
none
Instructions
Collection by Physician only.
Transport Container
LAV/1
Transport Temperature
4-8 degrees, C or Room Temp
Specimen Stability
48 hours at 4-8 degrees C; 24 hours at Room Temp
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens with clots, fibrin strands, platelet clumps, hemolyzed samples, samples drawn above a line
Methodology
Electronic Resistance Detection with Enhanced Hydrodynamic Focusing
Setup Schedule
Must schedule with Hematology Department
Limitations
lipemia, icterus, cold agglutinin
Reference Range
SEE REPORT
Clinical Significance
absolute counts on differentials