WBC Count
Label Mnemonic: | WBC |
Epic code: | LAB4952 |
Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 85048 |
Specimen(s):
Blood
Collection Medium:
Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Minimum:
Full draw; 3.0 mL lavender top; (or fingerstick)
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
18 years+ 3.7-10.5 k/mm3 6 years - <18 years 4.5-13.0 k/mm3 4 years - <6 years 5.0-15.5 k/mm3 2 years - <4 years 5.5-15.5 k/mm3 1 year - <2 years 6.0-17.0 k/mm3 3 months - <1 year* 6.0-17.5 k/mm3 31 days - <3 months* 5.0-19.5 k/mm3 0 day - <31 days* 9.0-30.0 k/mm3 *values refer to full term infants. Critical value: <1.0 k/mm3 and >50.0 k/mm3
Comments:
Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary
Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping
the specimen.
Methodology:
Flow Cytometry
Sample
Processing:
Lavender tube is sent as whole blood, no processing necessary.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate, 2-8°C.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
85048
See Additional Information:
Hematology Critical Lab Values
Hematology Critical Lab Values