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I need to get routine labs but my doctor will be closed new years eve and day. will my cbc and cmp go bad if they dont test/examine it right away? i want make sure the results are accurate . i am sure it will fine but wanted to ask.
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CMP fine but...: The CMP will be perfectly fine for at least a week after drawn but the CBC should be analyzed by the lab within 24 hours, esp. if you want the differential (the subtypes of white blood cells). Since these are routine labs why not wait until after New Year's day?
Answered 12/26/2019
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