| Methodology: |
Automated Cell Count
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: MPV: 8 hours, All Others: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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