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Red Blood Cell (RBC)

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EPIC Test Name

RED BLOOD COUNT

EPIC Code

LAB295

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood
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 resistance

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Whole BloodStat : 90 minutes Routine: 4 hours24/7

Reference Ranges

Electrical resistance
AgeMale RangeFemale RangeUnit
0 days up to 29 days3.8-6.33.8-6.310^6/uL
29 days up to 2 months3.0-5.43.0-5.4
2 months up to 3 months2.7-4.92.7-4.9
3 months up to 6 months3.1-4.53.1-4.5
6 months up to 2 years3.7-5.33.7-5.3
2 years up to 12 years4.0-5.24.0-5.2
12 years up to 999 years4.6-6.14.1-5.3

Performed

Lab
Hematology - Community
Hematology - Downtown
Verona Cancer Center

CPT

85041

LOINC

789-8

Contact Information

Hematology - Downtown: (315)464-4460
Hematology - Community: (315)492-5531
Verona Cancer Center: (315)473-3859
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