Test Methodology:

Manual Method 

Running Day:

Every Wednesday Cut-off – 12:00 NN 

Turn Around Time:

Four (4) hours

Specimen Requirement:

3cc whole blood / 500uL microtainer (EDTA)and 2-3 direct 

smears (Finger prick) 

Patient Preparation:

None

Special Considerations:

Collected between 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM (nocturnal blood collection)

Unit Conducting the Service:

Hematology