WBC Differential Manual (WBC W/DIFF)
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| Synonyms:
| WBC Manual Diff |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube OR (2) Purple mictrotainers and (2) peripheral smears. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 Purple microtainers |
| Collection: | Transport whole blood to the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. If this is not possible, prepare 2 peripheral blood smears.
Maintain specimen and slides at room temperature for 24 hours; refrigerate at 2-8°C up to 48 hours. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Clotted specimen; age of specimen; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | Microscopy |
| Test Use: | See WBC |
| Additional Information: | This test will only be ordered if "manual" diff is indicated on order. |
| Testing Includes: | WBC count; neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, and eosinophils. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |