Hematology & Coagulation
CBC w/Diff
Test Code
5025
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
Fill tube to capacity.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (500 μL for pediatric microtainer capillary tubes; fill tube to capacity.)
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Hematocrit
Test Code
5014
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
Fill tube to capacity.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Hemoglobin
Test Code
5018
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
Fill tube to capacity.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Sed Rate (ESR)
Test Code
5651
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
Fill tube to capacity.
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Reticulocyte Count
Test Code
5046
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
Fill tube to capacity.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Blood Type& RH Factor
Test Code
6901
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
PT/INR
Test Code
5610
Specimen
Whole Blood or Plasma
Volume
4.5 mL
Minimum Volume
90% of full draw
Container
Blue-top (sodium citrate) tube; do not open tube unless plasma is to be frozen.
PTT, Activated (aPTT)
Test Code
5730
Specimen
Whole blood or Plasma
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
90% of full draw
Container
Blue-top (sodium citrate) tube; do not open tube unless plasma is to be frozen.