Red Blood Cell Count

Red Blood Cell Count

Test Code

783
85041
783
85041
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Clinical Significance

Red Blood Cell Count - A complete blood count used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Electronic Cell Sizing and Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Electronic Cell Sizing and Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Whole blood full EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood from a full EDTA (tan-top) tube

Minimum Volume

Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube

Collection Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last.

Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature • Do not refrigerate

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 2 days
  • Refrigerated: Unstable
  • -20° C: Unstable
  • -70° C: Unstable

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
Whole blood full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Whole blood from a full EDTA (tan-top) tube
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube

Maintain specimen at room temperature. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last.

Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.

EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Room temperature • Do not refrigerate
Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated: Unstable
-20° C: Unstable
-70° C: Unstable
Gross hemolysis
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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