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Alias
WBC Count
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Lavender EDTA tube
Instructions/Special Handling
None
Preferred Specimen
Lavender EDTA
Acceptable Specimes
- Whole Blood
- Lavender EDTA tube
Units
K/cumm
Reference Ranges
3.8 - 9.9 K/cumm
Critical Values
| WBC | </=2.0 |
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 24 hours |
| Frozen (-20°C) | Unacceptable |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Sysmex - Hydrodynamic focusing and flow cytometry |
Panel Components
N/A