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My cbc+diff test result has a note next to it that says "sample checked for a clot". is that typical procedure or did i possibly have a blood clot?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

You're fine: One of the tubes that contained anticoagulant may not have mixed perfectly and the tech was concerned that the presence of a little clot could have thrown results off.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My cbc+diff test result has a note next to it that says "sample checked for a clot". is that typical procedure or did i possibly have a blood clot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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