Test Directory
Red Cell Count
Containers - Adult
S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 2.6 ml, cap red, diameter 13 mm
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Additive per Container
EDTA |
Containers - Child
S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 1.2 ml, cap red, diameter 8 mm
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Additive per Container
EDTA |
Reference ranges
Age | RBC (x1012/L) |
Birth | 3.7-6.5 |
2weeks | 3.9-5.9 |
2months | 3.1-4.3 |
6months | 3.9-5.5 |
1 year | 4.1-5.3 |
2-6 years | 3.9-5.3 |
6-12 years | 4.0-5.2 |
12-18 years Male | 4.5-5.3 |
12-18 years Female | 4.1-5.1 |
Adult Male | 4.5-6.5 |
Adult Female | 3.8-5.8 |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
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 Red Cell Count is performed as part of the Full Blood Count