WBC

Test Code
WBC


Preferred Specimen
Blood collected in Lavender top tube


Minimum Volume
Samples may be venous or capillary and collected in a vacutainer or microtainer.  A properly filled tube is required.


Transport Container
Lavender


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
24 hours
Note: samples requiring a manual differential have a stability of 5 hours at room temperature..




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.