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WBC Count

Test Code
WBC


Alias/See Also
White Blood Cell Count


CPT Codes
85048

Preferred Specimen
1 lavender tube(1ml min)


Transport Container
1 lavender tube


Specimen Stability


24 hrs not refrigerated
48 hrs refrigerated




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


Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
8 hrs


Reference Range
See patient report.




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.