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CBC and differential (Edmonton/Central/North)
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Test Name:
CBC and differential (Edmonton/Central/North)
Synonyms:
Complete blood count and differential
Red blood cell count, blood
Red blood cell indices (RBCI)
Collection Device/Tube Type:
250-500 uL MAP microtainer - mauve top microtainer (EDTA)
4 mL blood - mauve top tube (EDTA)
Collection Instructions:
Immediately mix tube 8-10 times by gentle inversion
Submission Requirements:
•  1 mL whole blood
•  250 uL whole blood - microtainer

Handling/Storage Comments:
Frequency of Testing:
Daily
Reference Range:
CBC and Differential Provincial Reference Intervals and Critical Values
Critical Values:
CBC and Differential Provincial Reference Intervals and Critical Values

Last Reviewed:
16 September 2022

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