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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