Turnaround Time: Within 1 day
CPT Code:

85014

Test Type: Whole blood, Tube fill capacity
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

1 day

Refrigerated

3 days

Frozen

Unstable

Freeze/thaw cycles

Unstable

Overview:

Evaluate anemia, blood loss, and state of hydration or suspect polycythemic condition and response to treatment.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.

Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after tube is filled at the time of collection.

Maintain specimen at room temperature.