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Test Code CBCA CBC And Automated Differential

Specimen Type

Blood.

Preferred Collection Container

LAV

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture or fingerstick-heelstick microtainer collection; invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant.

Collection Volume

3 mL in a 3 mL tube for venipuncture specimen

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL in a 3 mL tube for venipuncture,0.5 mL in Lavender microtainer for capillary specimen

Rejection Criteria

Any specimen stored at Room Temperature >24 hours old; Any specimen stored refrigerated >48 hours  old; Hemolyzed, clotted, diluted with IV fluid, tube that is not filled with minimum volume, improperly labelled tube.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimen can be used up to 24 hours at room temperature or refrigerated from collection. Specimen must not be frozen.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

Alias

Complete Blood Count with Differential; CBC with Differential; CBC with Automated Differential;

EPIC Code

LAB1748

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV (venipuncture), MicrLAV (capillary), PINK (K2EDTA) OR 6ML LAV (K2EDTA)

Turn Around Time

4 hours.

Lab Department

Hematology