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HelpTest Code WBC WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT
Performing Location
Collection Instructions
Collection Container
Purple Top EDTA vacutainer
Specimen Required/Volume
5.0 mL
Specimen Type
EDTA whole blood
Turn-Around Guidelines
FREQUENCY: Upon arrival
TAT: 1 day
STAT: Yes
Reference Values
CRITICAL:
OD <2.0 >35.0
8D <2.0 >20.0
2 Y<2.0 >20.0
18 Y<2.0 >20.0
NORMAL:
Ages 0 Days – 7 Days: 4.0 - 30.0/uL
Ages 8 Days – 24 Months: 4.0 – 20.0 x 1000/uL
Ages 2 Years – 17 Years: 4.0 – 13.0 x 1000/uL
Ages 18 Years – Adults: 4.0 – 11.0 x 1000/uL
Method
Automated particle counting
CPT
85048
LOINC
6690-2