Test Code |
105 |
Unit |
fL |
Station |
Hematology |
Synonym Name/Abbreviation |
Mean corpuscular volume |
Performing Facility |
American Medical Labs, Herzliya |
Analyzer |
Siemens Advia 2120 or 120 |
Test Method |
Automated Cell Counter |
AML Preferred Tube |
3 mL EDTA whole blood |
Storage Instructions |
Room temperature up to 4h. Stored and transported |
Min. Volume |
1 mL |
Comments |
Gently Invert tube 8-10 times after venipuncture to ensure |
Turn-Around-Time |
One day |
Intended Use |
Measures the average volume or size of the individual red |
Limitations |
Test cannot be performed on clotted or hemolyzed samples, |
Patient Preparation |
No patient preparation |
Reasons for Rejection |
Clotted sample, improper tube, incorrect volume, incorrect |
Adult Reference Ranges |
Male: 80.0 to 96.0 fL; Female: 81.0 to 99.0 |