Test Code

• 2086

Test Synonym

• Red Blood Cell Osmotic Fragility

Minimum Volume

• 1 mL

Specimen Requirements

• Whole Blood With Smears

Container

• Green Top Tube, Lavender Top Tube, Unfixed Smear

Storage

• Refrigerated

Turn Around Time

• 5 days

CPT Codes

• 85555
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Special Instructions

• 5 mL whole blood (Green Top) or Lavender Top with 2 unfixed smears

Additional Information

• Refrigerate specimens within 30 minutes of collection. Specimens must be received by lab within 48 hours of collection. Requires 5 mL whole blood (Green Top) or Lavender Top with 2 unfixed smears