CBC/PLT/MANUAL DIFF
Name: CBC/PLT/MANUAL DIFF
Mnemonic: CBCM
Container: Lavender
Handling: 5ML, 2.5ML, or pediatric lavender tube acceptable. PROCEDURE: Routine daily turnaround time is 1-4 hours. Stat procedures available 24 hours a day.Emergency or stat results are available within 30 minutes unless special additional verification procedures are required. Ordering physician will be notified if turnaround time is exceeded. REFERENCE RANGE: Normals vary with age and sex. See normal values under normal ranges.
Reject Criteria: Clotted specimen
Component: WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, PLT,
DIFF/MANUAL
Methodology: See individual tests
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
Department: Main Lab
Preferred Volume: 4.0 - 5.0 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume: 250 mcL (microtainer)
Stability: 24 hours at room temperature; 48 hours refrigerated
Performed: Daily
Units: See individual tests
Reference Range: see individual tests
Note: Mix well to avoid fibrin clots