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HelpTest Code RBC Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Blood
Methodology
Automated AnalyzerUseful for evaluation of anemia and polycythemia.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital LaboratorySpecimen Requirements
1 lavender-top (EDTA) tube (3 mL of EDTA whole blood).Reference Values
Males0 days: 4.7-7.0 M/µL
7 days: 4.5-6.4 M/µL
30 days: 3.9-5.9 M/µL
6 months: 3.9-5.3 M/µL
1 year: 4.0-5.5 M/µL
12 years: 3.8-5.4 M/µL
≥14 years: 4.7-6.2 M/µL
Females
0 days: 4.7-7.0 M/µL
7 days: 4.5-6.4 M/µL
30 days: 3.9-5.9 M/µL
6 months: 3.9-5.3 M/µL
1 year: 4.0-5.5 M/µL
12 years: 3.8-5.4 M/µL
≥14 years: 4.2-5.4 M/µL