What's going on?
What does elevated WBCs value indicate?
If you have too many of them, it could be a sign of inflammation, infection, a medical reaction, or another health condition.
What are the normal ranges for WBCs?
4,500 to 11,000 cells per microliter (cells/mcL)
What tube is used for CBC test?
Lavender Top Tube
Can you name some of the WBCs?
neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes
What does Hematocrit (Hct) value tell us?
This test tells how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells.
What are the normal ranges for Platelets?
150,000 to 450,000 platelets/mcL
Which additive is on CBC tube collection?
EDTA
What does EDTA stands for?
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Low Hematocrit (Hct) value indicates...
...may be a sign that you don’t have enough iron, the mineral that helps your body make red blood cells.
What's the normal range RBCs for men?
4.5 million to 5.9 million cells/mcL for men
How many times should you invert the tube after collection?
8 - 10 times
Can you draw lavender tube specimen prior to SST?
No! Nope!
High Hematocrit (Hct) value could indicate...
... you’re dehydrated or have another condition.
What's the normal range RBCs for women?
4.1 million to 5.1 million cells/mcL
How long is a Lavender top tube stable at room temperature?
1 Day
What's EDTA?
Anticoagulant. EDTA functions by binding calcium in the blood and keeping the blood from clotting.
What does low RBCs value may indicate?
You may have anemia
What's the normal range MCV?
80 to 96
Can you keep a blood sample for CBC in the freezer?
No! Nope!
Can you remove the serum prior to perform CBC test?
No way, Jose! CBC requires whole blood.