GRECC MEAD Metal Research Study

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This is a special panel for GRECC research study.

Order from BED GRECC RESEARCH METAL clinic.

Only available at Bedford.


Test Code
GRECC MEAD PANEL(STUDY)


Includes
CBC with Diff

Draw Only order for 4 tubes provided by the study team


Preferred Specimen
Lavender EDTA for in-house CBC

Draw only: Dk Blue EDTA, two CPT Citrate, and PAXgene


Instructions
Draw order: Dk Blue EDTA, lavender (CBC), Citrate CPT (2 tubes), PAXgene.
For PAXgene: Keep donor's arm in downward position. Tube held upright below donor's arm. Fill tube completely. Tube MUST remain upright after collection.
Invert tubes 8 times and place in provided container to keep upright.

Please call MEAD Research Coordinator at 781-687-3650 after blood collection to coordinate pick-up of samples.


Specimen Stability
CBC
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hours


Reference Range
Reference ranges for the CBC with Diff can be found here.



Last Updated: January 7, 2016


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.