CBC provides information about red cells, white cells and platelets. Results are useful in the diagnosis of anemia, infections, leukemias, clotting disorders and many other medical conditions.

3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.

Electrical Impedence, VCS, Fluorescent flow cytometry

Daily

*Hemoglobin *PCV *RBC Count *MCV *MCH *MCHC *RDW *TLC *Automated DLC *Immature Granulocyte Count *Absolute Differential Counts *Platelet Count-F (PLT-F) *Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) *MPV *PDW Does not include ESR ; Peripheral Smear

No special preparation required