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Test Code RBCMOR Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology, Blood

Important Note

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

Order only if specifically requested by physician. Abnormal RBC indices on a CBC “Complete Blood Count (CBC), Blood” for a non-oncology patient will reflex a microscopic review.

Methodology

Manual Review by Light Microscopy

 

Useful for the evaluation of RBC disorders and/or abnormalities.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
 

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) with HemogardTM lid or lavender MICROTAINER®

Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL/pediatric: 0.5 mL) of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Invert tube(s) several times to mix blood. Do not centrifuge. Forward promptly in original tube(s).

Specimen Rejection

  1. Do Not Centrifuge
  2. Clotted or Hemolyzed Samples
  3. Frozen Samples

Specimen Retention Time

48 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 hours

Specimen Stability

 

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Blood Ambient < 8 hours
  Refrigerate , 48 hours
     

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85008