Result Test Name
QUEST ABSOLUTE NUCLEATED RBC
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
1230910230
Laboratory Test Name
QUEST CBC (INCLUDES DIFFERENTIAL AND PLATELETS) (REFL)
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
30392-5
Collection Container
Lavender
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s) Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube Minimum Volume Microtainer 500 ?L 1 mL whole blood EDTA (lavender-tops) tube Collection Instructions Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets. Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap WBC and platelets.
Container Temp
Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume
-
Test Info
CBC (includes Differential and Platelets) (REFL) - A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states including anemia leukemia and inflammatory processes.
Shipping Instructions
Transport Container EDTA (lavender-top) tube Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: Unstable Frozen -20? C: Unstable Frozen -70? C: Unstable Reject Criteria Hemolysis Clotted Received frozen