Red Blood Cell Membrane Evaluation, Blood

Test Code

RBCME

Specimen Name

Red Blood Cell Membrane Evaluation, Blood

CPT Codes

  • 85557
  • 88184
  • 85060

Collect

EDTA Whole Blood

Stability

Refrigerated 72 hours

Volume

4 mLs

Minimum Volume

2 mLs

Performed

Performed Monday through Saturday - Reported 4-7 days

Components

Additional Information

Must contain a shipping control specimen that is handled identically from the time of collection through receipt in the testing laboratory. Also send 2 peripheral blood smears from the patient tube,

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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