Test Methodology:
Manual Method
Running Day:
Daily
Turn Around Time:
Refer to Hematology Section of Pathologist’s Availability
Specimen Requirement:
Freshly collected, must be submitted to hematology within two hours after collection/3cc whole blood / 500uL microtainer (EDTA) or two direct smears (finger prick)
Patient Preparation:
None
Special Considerations:
Mix by gentle inversion 8 to 10 times
Unit Conducting the Service:
Hematology