CBC – Non-Mammalian
| Description | Measurement of WBC, PCV, and plasma protein by manual methods. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, thrombocyte estimate, and hemoparasites. | ||||||
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| Code | 1135 | ||||||
| Section | Clinical Pathology | ||||||
| Species | Amphibian, Avian, Exotic | ||||||
| Specimen | 1 mL EDTA whole blood or lithium heparin whole blood and 1-2 air dried slides | ||||||
| Sampling Requirements | Peripheral blood smear should be prepared at the time of collection. | ||||||
| Collection Container | EDTA tube (purple top) or lithium heparin tube (green top) and slide container. | ||||||
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Protect samples from direct contact with cold packs. | ||||||
| Special Instructions | None | ||||||
| Price | $28.25 | ||||||
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