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Test Code RMORP Red Blood Cell Morphology, Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Helen Graham Cancer Center
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Wright Stain

Manual Microscopy

Reference Values

None established

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.0-mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube; Pediatric: 0.5mL of blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER®.
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:
Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour