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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer or 500 uL in
microtainer
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Availability
STAT
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: whole blood
Room temperature
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall, Broadway, East, Kansas, Northland
Adele Hall Lab Section
Hematology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Laser optical/kinetic
Reference Ranges
| Age (yrs) | Reference Range (mm/hr) |
|---|---|
| 0-16 | 0-13 |
| Male >16 | 0-15 |
| Female >16 | 0-19 |
CPT
85652