Red Blood Cell Count
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test may be recommended for individuals showing symptoms of anemia, signs of infection, or other conditions affecting blood cells.
- Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Red Blood Cell Count - This test is part of a complete blood count and is used for screening various conditions such as anemia, leukemia, and inflammation. It helps in identifying the number of red blood cells in the blood, which is crucial for diagnosing different disease states.
What patients is this test right for?
This test may be recommended for individuals showing symptoms of anemia, signs of infection, or other conditions affecting blood cells.
What type of sample is required for this test?
A whole blood sample collected in 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 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: 2 days
- Refrigerated: Unstable
- Frozen: Unstable
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
