WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT
| Synonyms: | WBC |
| Computer Code: | (WBC) |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (lavender top tube). Pediatrics: EDTA microtainer with 500 uL (0.5 mL) blood. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Refrigerate. Transport within 8 hours. |
| Reference Values: | WBC ADULT (Male): WBC 4.0-9.0 x10^3/uL WBC ADULT (Female): WBC 4.1-9.3 10^3/uL WBC PEDIATRIC (Male/Female): 0day-1day: 5.4-23.2 x10^3/uL, 2days-14days: 7.0-25.0 x10^3/uL, 15days-90days: 6.0-18.0 x10^3/uL, 91days-6years: 6.0-12.5 x10^3/uL, 6years-13years: 4.5-11.5 x10^3/uL |
| Lab Code: | Hematology |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 30 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 85048 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |