2012 White Blood Count (WBC)

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Lavender-top tube 24hrs 2-8° C Female= 4.0-11.0 10x3/uL
Male= 4.0–10.0 10x3/uL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred amount: A full tube of Whole Blood Minimum amount: Microtainer 0.5 mL of Whole Blood

Method

Flowcytometry

Schedule

Mon-Fri

Turn-Around Time

24 hrs

Instructions/Notes

Clinical Utility

As a primary screening test for infection or a disease that affects the production of white blood cells and to monitor treatment.

CPT Codes

85048

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