RED BLOOD CELL COUNT

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.

Preferred Specimen(s)
Whole blood full EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume
Microtainer 500 uL - 1 mL whole blood (lavender EDTA tube)

Collection Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature. If multiple draw, collect lavender-top tube last.

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
Hemolysis

Setup Schedule