White Blood Cell (WBC) Count, Blood*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as White Blood Count

Automated Cell Counter

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send specimen in original tube.

Additional Information: Specimen is stable for 48 hours when refrigerated.

Refrigerated

Ranges are age- and sex-dependant, refer to report.

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

Available Stat

85048

WBC: <2.0 thousand/µL or >25.0 thousand/µL (automatic call-back)