- RBCME
Red Blood Cell Membrane Evaluation, Blood
Specimen:
Test Code
RBCME
Specimen Name
Red Blood Cell Membrane Evaluation, Blood
Collect
EDTA Whole Blood
Submit
4 mLs
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated 72 hours
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Monday through Saturday - Reported 4-7 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 85557
- 88184
- 85060
Components
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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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