Automated Hematology Analyzer or centrifuged capillary tubes
Edit Date:
1/18/2008
Performed:
Daily
Released:
Same day
CPT Code:
85013
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One lavender top (EDTA) tube (any size), or 3 capillary tubes filled with blood and sealed with clay.
Handling:
Place capillary tubes inside a sealed vacutainer tube and refrigerate.
Stability:
24 hours refrigerated.
Standard Volume:
1 mL EDTA whole blood, or 3 capillary tubes.
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL EDTA whole blood in a 1 mL microcollection tube, or 2 capillary tubes.
Transport:
Refrigerated.
Comments:
If sufficient blood is submitted, an automated hematocrit will be performed. If capillary tubes are submitted, a packed cell volume (PCV) will be determined from centrifuged capillary tubes.
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