SEND OUT TEST, RBC FOLATE ,RED CELL (WHOLE BLOOD)
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Name: SEND OUT TEST, RBC FOLATE ,RED CELL (WHOLE BLOOD)
Code: 4115160211000-QD
Sample Type: Blood
Turnaround Time (TAT): 6 days
Preparation & Notes
Alternative Specimen(s)::2 mL frozen (EDTA) whole blood in a transport tube.Note: HCT testing cannot be performed on a frozen specimen. A default HCT result will be used for calculation of the RBC folate value.Minimum Volume:0.2 mLCollection Instructions:Both the HCT and folate will be performed on this tube.If sample is sent frozen, a default hematocrit will be used for calculation of the RBC folate. Do not freeze as this will affect the HCT.Transport Container:EDTA (lavender-top) tubeTransport Temperature:Room temperature