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Purpose
Determine quantitative variations in white cell numbers and types.
Performing Laboratory
Copley Hospital
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: Full Tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert tube 8 times immediately after collection.
2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,
date & time of collection, and person collecting.
3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.
Reference Values
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Normal Values |
|
|
Male |
Female |
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Neut: 40 - 80 % |
Neut: 40 - 80 % |
|
Lymph: 10 - 50 % |
Lymph: 10 - 50 % |
|
Mono: 2 - 12 % |
Mono: 2 - 12 % |
|
Eosin: 0 - 8 % |
Eosin: 0 - 8 % |
|
Baso: 0 - 3 % |
Baso: 0 - 3 % |
Stability
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Available STAT
Analytical Time: 1 Day
Aliases
Diff
Test Classification & CPT Coding
85007