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Test Code RBC Red Blood Count

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB295     RED BLOOD COUNT

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 MICROTAINER

Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood.

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Hematology

CPT

85025

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient ≤24 hours/Refrigerate OK

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday