Complete blood count (CBC) & differential, no platelet

Alphabetical Test listing

Complete blood count (CBC) & differential, no platelet-800

  
Complete blood count (CBC) & differential, no platelet
  
800
  
LAB800
  
CDN
  
CBC & Differential - No platelet
  
EDTA whole blood
  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

If the patient has platelet clumping issues in EDTA, a Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit) tube must be collected in addition to the Lavender (EDTA), 4mL tube.

 

  
5.0 mL
  
3.0 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

If the patient has platelet clumping issues in EDTA, a Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit) tube must be collected in addition to the Lavender (EDTA), 4mL tube.

 

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hrs

Ambient - 24 hrs

  
5 days
  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Clotted specimen
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Hemolysis
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage/transport temperature
  
AHL - Hematology: H
  
Daily
  
Routine: 1 day
Available STAT
  

Sysmex

  
  
G0306
  
05/14/2009
  
04/09/2024
  
01/03/2024