Test Name

Neutrophils
Abs

Test Code

2108

Unit

10³/mL

Station

Hematology

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Neut absolute, ANC

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Siemens Advia 2120 or 120

Test Method

Automated Cell Counter

AML Preferred Tube

3 mL EDTA whole blood

Storage Instructions

Room temperature up to 4h. Stored and transported
refrigerated up to 24 h.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

Gently Invert tube 8-10 times after venipuncture to ensure
smooth mixing with anti-coagulant

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

Part of the differential white blood cell count. Neutrophils
Absolute: number of segs reported as the actual number per micro liter of
blood.

Limitations

Clotted sample; hemolysis; tube not filled to correct
volume.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation.

Reasons for Rejection

Clotted sample, improper tube, incorrect volume, incorrect
labeling, dilution of blood with I.V. fluid, samples older than 24
hours.

Adult Reference Ranges

2.40 to 7.60 x 10³/mL