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Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated | 20 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
≥12 months: 46.9-90.1 mg/dL RBC
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger12 months of age.
Specimen Retention Time
28 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82978
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday