Synonyms:
| Red Blood Cell Count, Red Count |
Specimen: | Blood; (1) Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube OR (2) Purple microtainers. |
Volume: | Full primary tube |
Minimum Volume: | 2 microtainers |
Collection: | Maintain at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerate at 2-8°C for 48 hours.
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Rejection Criteria: | Clotted; hemolysis; improper labeling. |
Reference Range: | Male: < 2 mos: 3.90-5.90 M/microL 2 mos-5 yrs: 3.80-5.50 M/microL 5 yrs-11 yrs: 3.70-5.70 M/microL 11 yrs-136 yrs: 4.20-5.80 M/microLFemale: < 2 mos: 3.90-5.90 M/microL 2 mos-5 yrs: 3.80-5.50 M/microL |
Methodology: | Beckman Coulter LH 755, LH 750 or LH 500 |
Test Use: | To quantitate circulating erythrocytes in blood and monitor certain disease processes or blood loss. |
Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
Testing Includes: | |
Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |