Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

4125 Beaumont Road, Lansing, MI 48910-8104
Phone (517) 353-1683
Fax (517) 353-5096

CBC with Differential

Printed 11/10/26

Order Code:	11600
Section:	Clinical Pathology
Price:	$50.00

Turn Around Time:	Same Day
Days Test Started:	Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Species:	Most Species Although this assay can be performed on most/all species, robust validation data is not available for non-routine species such as zoo animals. Please contact the laboratory if you have questions on validation for a specific species.

Acceptable Specimens

Specimens	Containers	Min Volume

Whole Blood	Lavender Top Vacutainer (EDTA)	0.25 mL

Collection Protocol

EDTA whole blood required. Specimen container must be at least half full.

Shipping Requirements

Ship whole blood on cold pack. Ship blood smears in rigid plastic or styrofoam holders. Do not include blood smears in the refrigerated portion of containers. We recommend overnight shipping for samples using MSU VDL Insulated Mailers with UPS (99220 - Single, 99221 - 3 pack or 99222 - 6 pack)

Additional Information

Make 2 direct smears and let air dry. Leave unstained and unfixed.
Do not centrifuge or freeze.
Includes automated CBC and reticulocyte concentration, plus microscopic examination of a blood smear, spun Hct, and TP (via refractometer).

Reticulocyte information is not available for equine and camelid samples.