24 hours
1-Hydrodynamic Focusing (DC Detection) 2-Flow Cytometry 3-Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Hemoglobin
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Complete blood count with automated differential and peripheral blood smear. Assesses overall hematologic health.
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
Fill tube to capacity
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 8 hours at 15-25 °C |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours at 2- 8°C (CBC ONLY) |