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CBC/Auto Diff/PBS

Order Code
29004
CPT
85025, 85060
Test Details
TAT

24 hours

Methodology

1-Hydrodynamic Focusing (DC Detection) 2-Flow Cytometry 3-Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Hemoglobin

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Complete blood count with automated differential and peripheral blood smear. Assesses overall hematologic health.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood ( DO NOT place samples on a mechanical rocker Constant rocking may cause PLT clumping and alter white cell membranes resulting in false interpretive messages
Refrigerated specimens should be warmed to room temperature 5-10 minutes before the

Volume

Fill tube to capacity

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 8 hours at 15-25 °C
Refrigerated 48 hours at 2- 8°C (CBC ONLY)
Order Code
29004
CPT
85025, 85060
Test Details
TAT

24 hours

Methodology

1-Hydrodynamic Focusing (DC Detection) 2-Flow Cytometry 3-Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Hemoglobin

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Complete blood count with automated differential and peripheral blood smear. Assesses overall hematologic health.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood ( DO NOT place samples on a mechanical rocker Constant rocking may cause PLT clumping and alter white cell membranes resulting in false interpretive messages
Refrigerated specimens should be warmed to room temperature 5-10 minutes before the

Volume

Fill tube to capacity

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 8 hours at 15-25 °C
Refrigerated 48 hours at 2- 8°C (CBC ONLY)