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WBC
Test CodeLAB299
Alias/See Also
WHITE CELL COUNT
CPT Codes
85048
Preferred Specimen
Blood
Instructions
2.0 ml of EDTA whole blood or 1 lavender-top (EDTA) Microtainer tube (0.2 ml of EDTA whole blood).
Transport Container
Lavender
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Sysmex
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 day
Reference Range
Clinical Significance
Low numbers of WBCs (leukopenia) may indicate: 1. bone marrow failure 2. presence of cytotoxic substance 3. collagen-vascular diseases 4. disease of the liver or spleen 5. Radiation High numbers of WBCs (leukocytosis) may indicate: 1. infectious diseases 2. inflammatory disease 3. Leukemia 4. severe emotional or physical stress 5. tissue damage
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology