Test Code WBCDIF White Blood Cell (WBC) with Manual Differential, Blood
Additional Codes
Hospital Ordering Code |
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LAB1778 WBC W/DIFFERENTIAL |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 MICROTAINER
Additional Information: Stained slides are acceptable when submitted with hemogram results.
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Hematology
CPT
85007-Blood smear, manual differential
85048-WBC, automated
Methodology
Manual
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated Stability:
48 hours
Ambient Stability:
24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Daily