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Buffy Coat, Hematology

Source Blood
Mnemonic HEBC
Specimen Requirements

1 x 4 mL lavender top EDTA tube 

Whole blood

See Additional Information

Specimen Handling DO NOT centrifuge.
Additional Information Note: Community physicians are to contact either Dr. A. Mansoor, Dr. D. Easton or Dr. X. Jiang for inquires in regards to ordering the Hematology Buffy coat.

A CBC must be performed with a Hematology Buffy coat.
Testing Location Hematology-Acute Care
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval