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HelpTest ID BLOD0008 Complete Blood Count with Differential
AKA
CBC
Specimen Type/Requirements
Purple-Top (EDTA) Tube. Out of town regional centers and Outreach clients must include 2 unstained peripheral blood smears when referring a CBC.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3 mL whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL whole blood |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Automated Hematology analyzer
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo- Core Lab
CPT
85025; 85004 or 85007