Test Methodology:

Manual Method

Running Day:

Daily 

Turn Around Time:

Depends on how long the blood will retract 

Specimen Requirement:

1cc whole blood (glass red top) 

Patient Preparation:

None

Special Considerations:

Take note of the time specimen was collected and place in a 

water/dry bath 37°C, collected by Medical Technologist only 

Unit Conducting the Service:

Hematology