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Test ID BLOD0008 COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT WITH DIFFERENTIAL

Important Note

If the specimen will arrive at Sanford Bemidji more than 8 hours after collection:

Please include two labeled, unstained, feathered edge slides

***Optimally the slides should be made within 2 hours of collection, but will be accepted if made within 8 hours of collection.

 

AKA

CBC

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender (K2 EDTA) Tube-Whole Blood

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume 4 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume 1 mL whole blood
Minimum Vacutainer Volume 160 uL whole blood

 

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature 24 hours  
Refrigerated 48 hours Preferred for Transport
Frozen n/a  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Methodology

Automated Hematology Analyzer

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories-Bemidji

CPT

85025; 85004 or 85007