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

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
HOM: RBC COUNT

Performing Laboratory

Saint Francis Medical Center-Hematology

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 8 hours, refrigerated 24 hours.

Reference Values

Males: 4.7-6.0 x 106 mL
Females: 4.2-5.4 x 106 mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85041