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Test Code Complete Blood Count Complete Blood Count

Abbrev

CBC

Storage Temperature

RT/Refrigerated

ASTM/HL7/SDF 1

SQ=CBCA

EPIC=LAB1748

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 2 mL of EDTA whole blood. If there is a delay in transport of >2 hours, send specimen refrigerated. Mix 8-12 times after drawing.

Instrumentation

Sysmex 4000i

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Specimen stability/retention time

Stable for 24 hours/Specimens retained for 7 days refrigerated

Minimal Volume/Specimen Rejection

Specimen minimal volume=1ml. Specimen will be rejected if clotted.

Performing Laboratory

Testing Performed at St. Joseph Hospital Laboratory