Test Code LAB299 White Blood Cell (WBC) Count, Automated
Specimen Requirement
2.5 - 5.0 mL EDTA whole blood
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL EDTA whole blood
Specimen Stability
8 hours room temperature
48 hours refrigerated (4° C)
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
3.6 – 11.0 K/UL over 16 years
4.5 – 13.5 K/UL 8 to 16 years
5.5 – 15.5 K/UL 2 to 8 years
6.0 – 17.5 K/UL 1 month to 2 years
5.0 – 21.0 K/UL 1 week to 1 month
13.0 – 38.0 K/UL 0 to 1 week
Testing Department
Hematology/Coagulation
Method
Flowcytometry using semiconductor laser
CPT Code
85048
Additional Testing Locations
This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:
- Crookston
- Devils Lake
- East Grand Forks
- Family Medicine Residency
- Red Lake Falls
- Altru Professional Center Laboratory
Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.