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Test Code RBC RBC, AUTOMATED

Methodology

Automated Hematology Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

EDTA Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Fill tube to appropriate line (Microtainers must be filled to  Second Mark).

Collection:

Prefer to receive specimen within 12 hours of collection. Prefer specimen to be stored and transported refrigerated.

 

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated - 24 hours

Specimen Rejection

  1. Under-filled Tube
  2. Unlabeled Specimen
  3. Clotted or Hemolyzed Specimen
  4. Specimen exceeds stability requirements

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 to 48 hours

Reference Ranges

 

RBC MIL/ cmm
Newborn 4.80-7.00
7 days 4.50-6.40
1 mo 3.90-5.90
3 mos 3.80-5.30
1 yr 4.00-5.50
10 yrs 3.80-5.40
15 yrs F 4.20-5.40
15 yrs M 4.60-6.20

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85041