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Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Whole Blood (REVE1)

Synonyms

Polycythemia

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Mayo Medical Lab

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Saturday

Standard TAT

3-25 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

2.5-5 mL EDTA Whole Blood ***and*** 1-4 mL Sodium Heparin Whole Blood ***and*** 4 mL (Normal Control) Sodium Heparin Whole Blood

Container Type

See Below

Collection Instructions

A total of 3 specimens are required to perform this profile. All 3 specimens must arrive within 72 hours of collection. Collect a control specimen from a normal (healthy), unrelated, nonsmoking person at the same time as the patient. Label clearly on outermost label NORMAL CONTROL. Immediately refrigerate specimens after collection. Include recent transfusion information, most recent CBC results, and it is also strongly recommended to complete a Mayo Metabolic Hematology Patient Information form to submit with specimen.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=72 Hours; Frozen=Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Test Volume Required

5 mL EDTA Whole Blood ***and*** 4 mL Sodium Heparin Whole Blood ***and*** 4 mL (Normal Control) Sodium Heparin Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

2.5 mL EDTA Whole Blood ***and*** 1 mL Sodium Heparin Whole Blood ***and*** 4 mL (Normal Control) So

Processing Instructions

A total of 3 specimens are required to perform this profile. All 3 specimens must arrive within 72 hours of collection. Collect a control specimen from a normal (healthy), unrelated, nonsmoking person at the same time as the patient. Label clearly on the outermost label NORMAL CONTROL. Immediately refrigerate specimens after collection. Include recent transfusion information, most recent CBC results, and it is strongly recommended to submit a completed Mayo Metabolic Hematology Patient Info form with specimen. Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.

Comments

Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Requires MJ approval for Inpatients.