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Test Code BFRBC RBC, BODY FLUID

Important Note

Include: Source

Methodology

Automated Hematology Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Body Fluid Transferred to EDTA Tube

Container: Lavender top tube (EDTA), Sterile tube

Specimen Collection: 3 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)

  1. Fill tube to appropriate line. 
  2. Properly label tube with patient's name, DOB, requisiton number and fluid source. 

Specimen Rejection

1. Underfilled tube

2. Unlabeled specimen

3. Clotted specimen

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Reference Ranges

RBC Count Automated, Body Fluid                /cmm
   No Reference Range Established

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85041