Test Code RBC ELM Red Blood Cell Count, Whole Blood
Specimen Collection Requirements
Red Blood Cell Count, Whole Blood
Dept: | Hematology |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS | |
Collection Container: |
Lavender (EDTA) |
Specimen: | Whole Blood |
Transport Temperature: | Room Temperature |
Specimen Volume: | Preferred Volume: 3 mL; Minimum Volume: 1 mL |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Performed: | Monday - Saturday |
Reported: | Same Day |
Methodology: | Direct Current; Radiofrequency |
LOINC: | 789-8 |
Stability: | Room Temperature: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 3 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
Reference Range: |
Male: 4.20-5.90 x 10^6/uL Female: 3.80-5.20 x 10^6/uL |