Test Directory
2005 Manual Differential
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Whole blood-Lavender top tube
48 hours 2-8° C
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Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: Full tube of Whole Blood
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL whole blood
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL whole blood
Method
Microscopy
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Clinical Utility
To enumerate the different types of white blood cells; to aid in diagnosing certain types of anemia, chronic or acute infection and certain blood malignancies.
CPT Codes
85007
