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Test Code WBC White Blood Cell (WBC) Count

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container Special Handling
Blood 1.0 mL Lavender (EDTA) Top  

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay Gender Age Range Normal Range Critical Values Units
WBC ALL 0 Minutes – 7 Days 4.0 - 30.0x103 ≤2.0x103  or  ≥35.0x103 /uL
    8 Days - 1 Year 4.0 - 20.0x103 ≤2.0x103  or  ≥20.0x103 /uL
    2 Years - 17 Years 4.0 - 13.0x103 ≤2.0x103  or  ≥20.0x103 /uL
    18 Years - 150 Years 4.0 - 11.0x103 ≤2.0x103  or  ≥20.0x103 /uL

Specimen Stability

24 hours at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

LOINC

6690-2

CPT

85048