Complete Blood Count

Test Name Complete Blood Count
Alternate Name(s) CBC
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic CBC
Specimen Type

EDTA - Whole blood

Collection Container EDTA - Lavender - 4 mL or 2 mL
Container Information
Lavender Tube
Lavender Tube
Microcontainer Lavender Tube
Micro-Lavender Tube
Collection Information  
Test Schedule

24/7

Routine Turnaround Time Turnaround times are posted in DOCS/Laboratory Turn Around Times DOCS# 9580
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval

Tests may be added-on (AOT) to existing samples within 24 hours of collection time.

Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes

Samples should be processed within 24 hours of specimen collection.

Tests Included:

Leukocyte Count
Erythrocyte Count
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
Mean Cell Volume
Red Cell Distribution Width
Platelet Count
Mean Platelet Volume

Automated Differential

Manual Differential and RBC and PLT Morphology (if required)

Storage and Transport Store at room temperature.
Test Referred To On-site, BGH Laboratory

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