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