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HelpTest Code WBC Leukocyte Count, Blood
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Hematology
Methodology
Automated Count
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Reference Values
0-1 month: 5.0-30.0 K/mm3
2-3 months: 6.0-19.5 K/mm3
4-18 months: 4.0-13.0 K/mm3
≥19 months: 5.0-10.0 K/mm3
Alert values (automatic call-back):
< 3 days: < 2.0 or > 50.0 K/mm3
> 3 days: < 1.0 or > 50.0 K/mm3
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
1 hour
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85048
LOINC Code Information
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Name |
LOINC Code |
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White Blood Count |
6690-2
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