LABORATORY PROCEDURES IN HEMATOLOGY

Question 1

is the most common anticoagulant for routine hematology testing
(CBC)

Answer 1

K2 EDTA

Question 2

Blood for CBC should be analyzed within

Answer 2

6 hrs (if room temp)
within 24 hrs (if 4°C)

Question 3

Peripheral blood films should be prepared within _____ of collection

Answer 3

3-4 hrs

Question 4

Consequences of blood analyzed after 6 hours:
- MCV will be ______ due to RBC swelling
- Platelet count _____ due to disintegration of platelets
- ______ WBCS

Answer 4

falsely elevated
decreases
Vacuolated