Test Directory

Nucleated Red Blood Cells

Containers - Adult

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Red Cap Tube EDTA KE 2.7ml
Volume Range
​>1.5ml​
Additive per Container
​EDTA

Containers - Child

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Pink Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range
>0.5ml
Additive per Container
EDTA

Reference ranges

Nucleated Red blood Cells are not normally seen in the peripheral blood.

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone: 0131 537 1000

Transport arrangements

​Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Sample MUST be recieved within 24 hours of collection

Sample storage arrangements

​Room temperature​

How to request

​Request form or Trak

Availability

​Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00. Please contact the laboratory for urgent samples outside of routine hours. ​

Anticipated turnaround

1 day

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

​The laboratory will telephone abnormal results where it appears that these are likely to be clinically significant. Please provide an appropriate telephone or bleep number.

General additional information

​The presence of Nucleated Red Blood Cells (NRBCs) is identified by microscopy, and is performed alongside the Full Blood Count.