CBC (H/H, RBC, INDICES, WBC, PLT) (REFL)

"Clinical Significance
CBC (H/H, RBC, Indices, WBC, Plt) (REFL) - A complete blood count is used as a screening test

Preferred Specimen(s)
Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume
Microtainer: 0.5 mL
1 mL whole blood EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Collection Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw, collect lavender-top tube last. Traumatic tap can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC/platelets.

Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping)
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria
Hemolysis • Clotted • Received frozen

Setup Schedule"

Includes
WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count
 
This is a client specific reflex test. Reflex criteria has been pre-defined by the ordering physician. Additional testing will be performed at an additional charge.

Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy

Reference Range(s)
See Laboratory Report