Hematology

Complete Blood Count (CBC)
      includes the following:

WBC

( white blood cell count )

RBC

( red blood cell count )

HGB

( hemoglobin )

HCT

( hematocrit )

MCV

( mean cell volume )

MCH

( mean cellular hemoglobin )

MCHC

( mean cellular hemoglobin concentration )

RDW

( red cell distribution width )

PLT

( platelet count (automated )

MPV

( mean platelet volume )

Differential – all blood smears are reviewed by Technologist

RBC and WBC morphology
Hemo-01
Hemo-02
Hemo-03

Additional Hematology Testing:

  • Reticulocyte percent and absolute
  • Blood Count only ( WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC)
  • HDW    ( Hemoglobin Distribution Width )
  • CHr    ( Cellular Hemoglobin of the Retic )
  • Manual platelet count
tubes

Sample Requirements:
  • Tube

LTT (lavender top tube with EDTA anticoagulant)
  • Volume

500uL perferred;       
Call (530) 759-8533 for lesser volume testing
  • Handling

Gently mix samples well immediately after filling to avoid clotting.
Place sample in refrigerator until pickup.

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