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Alternative Names:

MBCELL

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MBCELL

Registration Instructions:

Request FBE on the same sample

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Collection & Request Instructions:

EDTA needs to be received within 24 hours from collection.

Lithium heparin stored at room temperature suitable for collections >24hrs old, % only report

Must be received in the laboratory prior to 1pm on Fridays.

If absolute counts required, please request an FBE on the same sample.

Processing Instructions:

Lithium heparin stored at room temperature suitable for collections >24hrs old, % only report

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Transport specimen at Room temperature.

Assay Frequency:

Daily