RBC MASS HCT

Message
Please order “NUC RBC MASS” in Epic as the RBC mass study is performed in imaging.


Test Code
LAB30491


Preferred Specimen
One 3 mL lavender top tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL blood


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted or contaminated sample 


Methodology
Test performed in imaging

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.




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.