Test Results For:
Red Blood Cell
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Red Blood Cell
- Test Code
- RBC
Short Description
RBC
Test Name
Red Blood Cell
Test Code
RBC
Category
Haematology
TAT
Main Lab:
2
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<2hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Lavender - EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Type
EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Lavender
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
4
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
-
TAT
Main Lab:
2
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<2hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
24 Hour(s)
2–8°C:
24 Hour(s)
Clinical Interest
This test provides information about the cells in the blood. It can reveal a wide range of pathologies: anaemia, an increase in white blood cells in response to an infection, haematological pathology, coagulation problems and platelet consumption.
Clinical Information Required
-
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
-
Outwork
No