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WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT

Test Code
WBC


Preferred Specimen
LAVENDER TOP TUBE


Minimum Volume
0.5 ml


Specimen Stability
24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimens


Clinical Significance
Test measuring the number of all white blood cells in whole blood, per microliter.  Leukopenia may be due to bone marrow deficiency, cancer treating drugs, autoimmune disorders, radiation treatment, liver or spleen disorders, emotional or physical stress.  Lekocytosis may be due to infections, inflammatory disease, leukemia, certain tissue damage, post splenectomy, smoking or certain drugs.




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.