ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

White Blood Cell Count : 0040320

Mnemonic: WBC

Methodology: Automated Cell Count
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2 EDTA).

Transport:  5 mL whole blood at 2-8°C.  (Min: 0.5 mL of thoroughly mixed whole blood)

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.5 mL of thoroughly mixed whole blood at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.25 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions:  Frozen or clotted samples.

Stability:  Ambient: 1 day; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
 
Age 1-3 days 4-7 days 8-14 days 15-30 days 31-60 days 61-180 days 0.5-2 years 3-6 years 7-12 years 13+ years
Male (K/µL) 6.8-13.3 8.3-14.1 8.2-14.4 7.4-14.6 6.7-14.2 6.9-15.7 6.2-14.5 5.3-11.5 4.5-10.5 3.2-10.6
Female (K/µL) 8.0-14.3 8.8-14.8 8.4-15.4 8.3-14.7 7.0-15.1 6.8-16.0 6.4-15.0 5.3-11.5 4.7-10.3 3.2-10.6

CPT Code(s): 85048
 
 

 

 

 
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