Red Blood Cell (RBC) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
RED BLOOD COUNTEPIC Code
LAB295Specimen Requirements
Whole Blood |
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Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
Collection: | Collect using standard laboratory procedures |
Transport: | Room temperature, ASAP |
Stability: | Room temperature: 24 hours. Refrigerated: 24-36 hours 2-8 degrees C. |
Container: | Lavender top (EDTA) |
Rejection Causes: | Clotted
Insufficent Sample Volume |
Methods
Electrical resistanceTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Whole Blood | Stat : 90 minutes Routine: 4 hours | 24/7 |
Reference Ranges
Electrical resistance
Age | Male Range | Female Range | Unit |
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0 days up to 29 days | 3.8-6.3 | 3.8-6.3 | 10^6/uL |
29 days up to 2 months | 3.0-5.4 | 3.0-5.4 | |
2 months up to 3 months | 2.7-4.9 | 2.7-4.9 | |
3 months up to 6 months | 3.1-4.5 | 3.1-4.5 | |
6 months up to 2 years | 3.7-5.3 | 3.7-5.3 | |
2 years up to 12 years | 4.0-5.2 | 4.0-5.2 | |
12 years up to 999 years | 4.6-6.1 | 4.1-5.3 | |
Performed
Lab |
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Hematology - Community |
Hematology - Downtown |
Verona Cancer Center |
Contact Information
Hematology - Downtown: (315)464-4460
Hematology - Community: (315)492-5531
Verona Cancer Center: (315)473-3859