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Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Tube must be at least 1/2 full.
Reference Values
0.5%-2.5%
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Coulter LH 750
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85045
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Whole Blood | Room Temp | < 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (primary) | not acceptable | |