20161:WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Alias Names: |
WBC |
| Methodology: |
Automated Hematology Analyzer |
| Edit Date: |
4/7/2005 |
| Performed: |
Daily |
| Released: |
Same day as tested |
| CPT Code: |
85048 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA). Fill tube at least 1/3 full. |
| Handling: |
Refrigerate. Send to the laboratory same day. If specimen will not be received in laboratory within 24 hours, make slides and submit with blood. |
| Stability: |
WBC may decline after 24 hours. |
| Standard Volume: |
4 mL EDTA whole blood. |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL EDTA whole blood. |
| Transport: |
Refrigerated if received in laboratory within 24 hours of collection, or slides submitted with blood. |
| Comments: |
Maximum delay for reporting full CBC is 48 hours. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Marked hemolysis; clotted or frozen specimen.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST |
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AGE |
Male or Female (K/µL) |
|
0 hours |
4.0-11.0 |
|
11 hours |
9.0-30.0 |
|
24 hours |
13.0-38.0 |
|
6 days |
9.4-34.0 |
|
7 days |
3.0-21.0 |
|
21 days |
5.0-20.0 |
|
5 months |
5.0-19.5 |
|
1-2 years |
6.0-17.5 |
|
3 years |
6.0-17.0 |
|
5 years |
5.5-15.5 |
|
7 years |
5.0-14.5 |
|
15 years |
4.5-13.5 |
|
> 15 years |
4.0-11.0 |
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