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WBC (White Blood Cell), Blood
Test CodeWBC - NOCO
CPT Codes
85048
Preferred Specimen
4.5 ml Whole bloodin Purple EDTA tube
Minimum Volume
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Whole Blood EDTA | Ambient | 24 hours |
Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerate | 48 hours |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, clotted
Methodology
Automated
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
WBC
Courtesy Notification Limits (automatic call-back):<1.0 K/MM3 or >50.0 K/MM3
Age/Sex | Normal (K/MM3) |
0-2 weeks M/F | 9.0-34.0 |
2 weeks - 1 month M/F | 5.0-20.0 |
1 month - 2 years M/F | 6.0-17.5 |
2-10 years M/F | 4.5-13.5 |
10-18 years M/F | 4.5-13.0 |
>18 years M/F | 4.0-11.0 |
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory
Sterling Regional Medical Center
East Morgan County Hospital
Ogallala Community Hospital