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Laboratory Evaluation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Neonate: Th<strong>in</strong>gs to Keep <strong>in</strong> M<strong>in</strong>d<br />

That Affect <strong>the</strong> CBC<br />

Gestational age <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>fant<br />

Age <strong>in</strong> hours after delivery<br />

Illness <strong>in</strong> mom or baby<br />

<br />

Level <strong>of</strong> support required<br />

Site <strong>of</strong> sampl<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<br />

<br />

Capillary versus venous<br />

<br />

Capillary usually higher –<br />

Warmed versus unwarmed extremity<br />

Tim<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> sampl<strong>in</strong>g<br />

can be a significant difference

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