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Red Blood Cell Count

Test Code
RBC


Preferred Specimen
EDTA Lavender Top Tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
NONE


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
All hematology specimens are processed and stored at room temperature for 48 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed specimens, anticoagulated specimens with clots, contaminated specimens, and specimens incorrectly labeled.


Setup Schedule
Performed on all shifts, everyday.


Limitations
All Baptist Health Facilities



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


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.