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Additional Codes
| Epic EAP |
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| 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.
Stability
Ambient Stability:
24 hours
Refrigerated Stability:
48 hours
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Hematology
CPT
85041
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
Performance
Daily