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Test Code RBC Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Blood

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Hematology

Methodology

Automated Count

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.

 

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Reference Values

Males
0-1 month: 3.6-6.6 M/mm3
2-3 months: 2.7-5.4 M/mm3
4-18 months: 3.7-5.3 M/mm3
≥19 months: 4.5-6.0 M/mm3
Females
0-1 month: 3.6-6.6 M/mm3
2-3 months: 2.7-5.4 M/mm3
4-18 months: 3.7-5.3 M/mm3
≥19 months: 4.2-5.2 M/mm3

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

1 hour

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85041

LOINC Code Information

Name

LOINC Code

Red Blood Cell

789-8