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Specimen Collection for CBC

This Medical Laboratory Science lesson in Hematology supports laboratory science learning and laboratory interpretation for medical laboratory students and professionals.

Venipuncture, tube selection, fill volume, mixing, and transport requirements that determine CBC accuracy before the specimen reaches the analyzer.

Foundational26 min read15 sectionsHematology
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Learning Objectives

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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Section: Learning Objectives

Each objective below describes a competency you will apply at the bench, not rote definitions in isolation.

  • Apply correct venipuncture technique minimizing hemolysis and clotting
  • Select the EDTA tube and order-of-draw position for hematology
  • Identify specimen rejection criteria before analysis

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