Test Code LAB299 White Blood Cell (WBC) Count, Blood

Useful For

A screening test for conditions such as such as infection, inflammation, or a disease that affects the production or survival of WBCs
To monitor treatment of a blood disorder
To monitor therapy known to affect WBCs

Automated

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender top (EDTA) Microtainer

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Pediatric Volume: 1 full Microtainer

Collection Instructions: If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, refrigerate specimen and send specimen refrigerated.

Specimen Rejection: Unrefrigerated specimen> 24 hours old. Refrigerated specimen >48 hours old.

Ambient <24 hours/Refrigerated <48 hours

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Whole blood (EDTA)	Ambient	24 hours
	Refrigerated	48 hours

Component	Age Break	Normal Range	Critical Values
WBC	≥ 18 years	3.2 - 10.8 K/uL	>29.9 K/uL

Monday through Sunday

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