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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Ordered Test Code:
CBC
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | CBC |
| Specimen Collection Tube | “EDTA/ Whole Blood: 10 mL aliquot from a well-mixed, 24-hour urine collection – no preservative and 1 mL serum” |
| Collection Tube Handling | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping); Frozen: Not acceptable |
| Collection Instructions | Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets. Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap WBC and platelets. |
Clinical Significance
A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.
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