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White Blood Cell Count Plus Differential
Test CodeWDIFF
Preferred Specimen
EDTA Lavender Top Tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
NONE
Transport Container
Biohazard Bag
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
All hematology specimens are processed and stored at room temperature for 48 hours.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed specimens, anticoagulated specimens with clots, contaminated specimens, and specimens incorrectly labeled.
Setup Schedule
Performed on all shifts, everyday.
Report Available
WBC - <2.5 - >30.0 (all ages). Platelets - <20 - >850 (all ages)
Limitations
All Baptist Health Facilities
Clinical Significance
Built for diff ONLY orders from POC in the ED. As a result of 6.4 a DIFF only order is perceived as a quality issue. A WBC must be ordered with a diff for the order to download to the DXH 800's. This is for lab ordering only, no billing is associated with this order.
Last Updated: August 31, 2017
