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HelpTest Code LAB299 White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Primary Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender Microtainer
Transport
Ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Processing
Whole Blood.
Mix well prior to testing.
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 36 hours (within 1 hour of collection)
Minimum Testing Volume
0.4 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Automated Cell Count Sysmex XE 5000
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
85048
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen, clotted, serum or grossly hemolyzed samples.