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Test ID BLOD0008 Complete Blood Count with Differential

AKA

CBC

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood

and

Glass Slides - 2 Unstained Blood Smears

 

Test is affected by moderate hemolysis and gross lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     4.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1.0 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     4 hours     
 Refrigerated     3 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Additional Information

Includes WBC, RBC, Hgb, Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, MPV, RDW, Platelet, and Differential. 

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City

CPT

85025