Complete Blood Count

Clinical information

Diagnostic Utility:

This test is used to quantify red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, and to determine leukocyte populations in a biological sample. It is a determination used for quality control of blood components, units of umbilical cord blood, and products for hematopoietic progenitor transplantation, among other applications.

Method:

The Sysmex XN counter uses flow cytometry and hydrodynamic focusing methods.

Reference Values:

The results are quantitative and depend on the type of sample analyzed. The reported parameters and their units are:

Diagnostic Algorithm:

Not applicable.

Response Time:

1 day.

Specimen information

Sample: Peripheral blood, umbilical cord blood, bone marrow, apheresis, blood components, etc.
Tube: EDTA K3 tube (peripheral blood) or additive-free tube (anticoagulated samples).
Minimum volume: 1 mL
Stability:

• At room temperature: 1 day
• In refrigeration: 1 day

Transport instructions: Preferably peripheral blood at room temperature; umbilical cord blood, bone marrow, refrigerated apheresis.

Reason for rejection: Sample with high hemolysis or clots.

Administrative information

BST Code: CEL003
Test Description: Complete blood count.
Synonyms: Hemogram
Section: Cellular Laboratory
BST Rate: Check the updated rates here.
Profiles: The CEL003 Complete blood count test can be requested alone. It is also performed within the following profiles:

References

Manual Sysmex XN