Description. The white blood cell count (WBC) is a component of a complete blood cell count (CBC) and is the enumeration of white blood cells in a small volume of whole blood.The testing is performed on an automated hematology analyzer.escription. The white blood cell count (WBC) is a component of a complete blood cell count (CBC) and is the enumeration of white blood cells in a small volume of whole blood.
1 Removing the skin from the chicken will help it absorb marinade. 2  In general, two hours of marinating is long enough for the meat to soak up the flavor, but poultry can marinate for up to two days in the refrigerator, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Fish and shellfish should marinate for only 30 minutes to an hour; any longer and the flesh might start to âcookâ and go mushy. 2  DO think ahead: If possible, start marinating meat the night before, or in the morning before you leave for work.
Chicken breasts, because they are thin and lean, would need only one or two hours. A Marinade Timing Guide. Always marinate in the refrigerator and never reuse a marinade as it can carry harmful bacteria. Food poisoning is not fun. If you're basting with the marinade, stop well ahead of the food being done. This way any raw meat, fish or poultry juices in the marinade can cook away before the food is done. â¢ Fish and Seafood: 15 to 30 minutes for small pieces; 30 minutes for thicker ones. â¢ Tempeh, Tofu, and Seitan: For tofu and other fragile soy foods, 30 minutes to an hour.