Hemogram
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test is suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms that may indicate blood-related disorders.
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
- Mean Corpuscular Volume
- Hematocrit
- Hemoglobin (HGB)
- White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
- Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Hemogram - The Hemogram test is a comprehensive screening tool used to evaluate overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, leukemia, and inflammation. It's a crucial test for diagnosing various conditions and monitoring health status.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms that may indicate blood-related disorders, such as:
- Unusual weakness or fatigue
- Unexplained fever or infection
- Bruising or bleeding easily
- Inflammation
- Signs of anemia or changes in skin color
What type of sample is required for this test?
A sample of whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube is needed for this test.
2–5 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping)
- Frozen: Unstable
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Clotted • Received frozen
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
