Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 24, 2024 @ 9:13 am

1519

Anemia Panel, Comprehensive

Specimen:Collect:
  • One Lavender (EDTA)
  • One SST

Also Acceptable:
  • One Pink Top (EDTA)
  • One Red Top
Submit:
  • 2 mL (Min:1 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
  • 4 mL (Min:1 mL) Whole blood in 4 mL Lavender (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.
Special Handling:
  • Fasting Specimen is Preferred
  • Protect from Light
  • Minimize air exposure
  • Recommend to draw in the AM, Iron values decrease by 30 percent during the course of the day.
Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimens
Stability:See Individual Components
Methodology:
  • See Individual Components
Performed:Mon-Fri
Reported:1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 82607
  • 82728
  • 82746
  • 83540
  • 84466
  • 85025
  • 85045
Components:
  • 3000 - CBC
  • 3120 - RETICULOCYTE COUNT
  • 2040 - IRON AND TOTAL IRON BINDING
  • 2074 - FERRITIN
  • 2140 - MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA PANEL
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