Test Code |
101 |
Unit |
103/mL |
Station |
Hematology |
Synonym Name/Abbreviation |
Leucocytes, WBC, White Blood Cell |
CPT Code |
85048 |
Performing Facility |
American Medical Labs, Herzliya |
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 |
Min. Volume |
1 mL |
Comments |
Gently Invert tube 8-10 times after venipuncture to ensure |
Turn-Around-Time |
One day |
Intended Use |
White Cell enumeration; evaluate myelopooiesis; bacterial and |
Limitations |
Test cannot be performed on clotted or hemolyzed samples, |
Patient Preparation |
No patient preparation. |
Reasons for Rejection |
Clotted sample, improper tube, incorrect volume, incorrect |
Adult Reference Ranges |
4.80 to |