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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
0.5 mL
0.25 mL (Microtainer EDTA)
0.25 mL (Microtainer EDTA)
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
