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CBC with Platelet Count & Automated Differential
Test Code135
Alias/See Also
CBC w ABS
Preferred Specimen
Collect any purple top tube filled at least 0.5 mL. Gently invert the tube 5 times immediately after collection. Test includes CBC and automated instrument differential.
Minimum Volume
3 mL whole blood (Min: 0.5 mL.)
Transport Temperature
3 mL whole blood (Min: 0.5 mL.)
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours ; Refrigerated: 24 hours- except MPV which is only stable 8 hours refrigerated; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen, clotted, or grossly hemolyzed samples.
Methodology
Automated Cell Count with Flow Cell Differential
Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat
Report Available
Within 12 hours
