CBC with Differential and Platelets

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsThe complete blood count (CBC) provides a general hematologic assessment. It serves as a screening test for numerous disease states including anemia, inflammatory processes, and leukemia. This test includes the white blood cell differential.

What type of sample is required for this test?Whole blood

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

The complete blood count (CBC) provides a general hematologic assessment. It serves as a screening test for numerous disease states including anemia, inflammatory processes, and leukemia. This test includes the white blood cell differential.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Whole blood
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 1 – 2 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.