Abbreviation: RBCME
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Storage Temperature: Refrigerated
Tubes / Containers: Purple top tube
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YRBCME
LOINC: 34964-7, 40431-9, 50595-8, 59465-5, 18771-6, 23915-2, 23917-8, 23919-4, 30543-3, 59466-3
Volume: 4 mL
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
Additional Information: MAYO Test ID: RBCME Include recent transfusion information and most recent CBC results. A whole blood EDTA specimen, an EDTA control specimen, and 2 well-made peripheral blood smears (Wright stained or fixed in absolute methanol) are required for testing.