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HelpTest ID BLOD0008 Complete Blood Count with Differential
AKA
CBC
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Test Includes a red blood cell count, white blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, red blood cell distribution width, platelet count, mean platelet volume, percent and absoulte counts on granulocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils.
Methodology
Automated cell volume, condutivity and light scatter
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
85025