Test Name

Red Blood cells

Test Code

102

Unit

10⁶/mL

Station

Hematology

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Erythrocytes, RBC, Red Blood Cell
Count

CPT Code

85401

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

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
refrigerated up to 24 h.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

Gently Invert tube 8-10 times after venipuncture to ensure
smooth mixing with anti-coagulant

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

Evaluate anemia and loss of red cells and
polycythemia.

Limitations

Clotted specimen; hemolysis; tube not filled with correct
volume. Presence of cold agglutinins may result in falsely low RBC
counts.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation.

Reasons for Rejection

Clotted sample, improper tube, incorrect volume, incorrect
labeling, dilution of blood with I.V. fluid, samples older than 24
hours.

Adult Reference Ranges

Male: 4.60 to 6.10  

Female 4.20 to
5.40