Test Code 0249433 Complete Blood Count (CBC) Without Differential, Blood

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter
Includes WBCs, RBCs, hemoglobin, hematocrit, indices, and platelet count.

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Test specimen within 4 hours of draw, prefered.

Stored specimen at 4-8° C, up to 48 hours.

Specimen Type: Whole blood and smears

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (K2 EDTA)Specimen Volume: Tube must be at least half full

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Refrigerated

See report

Normal values are gender and age specific.

Critical values (automatic call-back):

WBC: <2 or >34 K/UL (Newborn: <5.1 or 39.0)

HEMOGLOBIN: <7.0 or >25.0 g/dL (Newborn: <9.0 or >26.0)

PLATELET COUNT: <50 K/UL

Monday through Sunday

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