Test Code LAB0205427 White Blood Cell (WBC) Count, Blood
Methodology
Coulter VCS Technology
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Males
1-30 days: 9.6-24.8 x 103/uL
1-2 months: 5.0-20.0 x 103/uL
2-11 months: 5.0-15.0 x 103/uL
1-2 years: 6.0-11.0 x 103/uL
3-4 years: 5.0-12.0 x 103/uL
5-7 years: 4.0-12.0 x 103/uL
8-12 years: 3.4-10.8 x 103/uL
>12 years: 3.9-11.9 x 103/uL
Critical values (automatic call-back): <1.5 x
103/uL or >30.0 x 103/uL
Females
1-30 days: 9.6-24.8 103/uL
1-2 months: 5.0-20.0 103/uL
2-11 months: 5.0-15.0 103/uL
1-2 years: 6.0-11.0 103/uL
3-4 years: 5.0-12.0 103/uL
5-7 years: 4.0-12.0 103/uL
8-12 years: 3.4-10.8 103/uL
>12 years: 3.7-12.1 103/uL
Critical values (automatic call-back): <1.5
103/uLor >30.0 103/uL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85048