Packed Cells (Blood Component), Blood
Methodology
Packed cells are made available following completion of #LAB0203760 Type and Screen, Blood.
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Specimen cannot be frozen.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Frozen NO
Reference Values
Compatible
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
P9021