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Can I get a complete blood count (CBC) done at home?
Summary
Yes—a complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most common tests drawn at home. With a physician's order, a certified Speedy Sticks phlebotomist collects the EDTA tube at your location and routes it to your lab within stability windows. Speedy Sticks arranges certified mobile phlebotomy and at-home blood draws in many U.S. markets; availability and fees vary by location.
Answer
For “Can I get a complete blood count (CBC) done at home”, the practical answer comes down to: EDTA (purple-top) tube required—standard for CBC; Specimen stability is time-sensitive; prompt routing is prioritized; Physician's order or lab requisition required; Includes WBC, RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets, and differential. Your visit still depends on address, window, and what your order or kit requires—complete paperwork speeds routing.
Common situations: Patients on chemotherapy or immunotherapy monitoring WBC counts; Anemia patients on iron or B12 therapy; Routine annual wellness labs. On site, success means correct tubes, labeling, and any spin or temperature steps your lab or IFU specifies.
In depth
What shapes the visit & scope
- EDTA (purple-top) tube required—standard for CBC
- Specimen stability is time-sensitive; prompt routing is prioritized
- Physician's order or lab requisition required
- Includes WBC, RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets, and differential
When on-site collection is the right fit
- Patients on chemotherapy or immunotherapy monitoring WBC counts
- Anemia patients on iron or B12 therapy
- Routine annual wellness labs
- Elderly or homebound patients needing regular blood monitoring
What happens during a Speedy Sticks visit
- You book online with your order, kit details, or program requirements.
- A certified phlebotomist arrives at the scheduled location and verifies identity and the lab order or kit instructions.
- The draw is completed to protocol, with supplies and labeling handled on-site.
Trust & operations
- Certified phlebotomists; labeling and handling follow your lab or program for “Can I get a complete blood count (CBC) done at home”.
- Speedy Sticks does not bill insurance for mobile collection—you pay directly for the visit. We are not a clinical laboratory; testing is performed by CLIA-certified labs you or your provider select.
- We host platform and PHI-capable workloads on HIPAA-compliant Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, with appropriate safeguards and BAA-aligned controls where applicable.
- Voice, fax, and related phone services use a HIPAA-compliant RingCentral account; email and collaboration use Google Workspace with HIPAA-eligible services enabled and appropriate agreements where applicable.
Related
- Book a visit (online scheduling)
- Help center — all topics
- What if I feel unwell during the draw?
- Why is mobile phlebotomy growing so fast?
- What is the future of mobile phlebotomy?
- How is this different from recording?
- Is mobile phlebotomy available for elderly patients at home?
- What is the cheapest way to get a blood draw at home?
- Mobile phlebotomy services
- At-home blood draw
- Lab kit collection
- Locations & coverage
- How it works
- All services
- For healthcare organizations
- Phlebotomy for labs & partners
- Clinical trial blood draw
- Event & on-site screening
- Contact / partner with us
- Mobile vs lab visit (comparison)
- Specialty lab kits handling
- Nationwide mobile phlebotomy
Common questions
Does a CBC require fasting?
No—a CBC does not require fasting.
How quickly does the CBC specimen need to reach the lab?
EDTA tubes should reach the lab within stability guidelines—our routing prioritizes timely handoff.
Can a CBC be drawn at the same visit as other panels?
Yes—multi-panel draws from a single venipuncture are standard practice.
Next step
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