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RESULT
Found 1 matches for: OF
Osmotic Fragility, RBC Order Code:  OF
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container Type: Lavender-top tube (EDTA)
Required Volume: 3-5 mL
Minimum Volume (Pediatric): 1 mL
Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Standard Run Times: Mon-Fri
Turnaround Time: 5-7 days
Special Handling: Blood must be fresh and stored at 2-8° C until shipped. Specimens must be collected Monday through Wednesday only, due to 18-hour incubation. Must be tested within 48 hours of collection. Specimens are accepted Monday through Thursday only.
CPT Codes: 85557
Causes For Rejection: Transfusion within last 3 months; specimens greater than 48 hours old at time of receipt.