Anemia Profile B CBC with differential and platelet count; ferritin; folates (folic acid); iron; iron binding capacity; reticulocyte count; vitamin B12

Test ID: 

702778

CPT code:

82607, 82728, 82746, 83550,
85025, 85045, 83540

Clinical Use:

CBC with differential and platelet count; ferritin; folates (folic acid); iron; iron binding capacity; reticulocyte count; vitamin B12

Specimen Type:

Serum and whole blood

Requested Volume: 

4 mL serum and 7 mL whole blood

Container Type: 

Gel-barrier tube or transport tube and lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Collection:

Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of draw. Both whole blood and serum (preferred) or whole blood and plasma (acceptable) are required for this test.

Storage Instructions:

Maintain serum and EDTA whole blood at room temperature.

Stability Requirements:

Hemolysis; improper labeling

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; improper labeling