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Test Code WBCDIF White Blood Cell (WBC) with Manual Differential, Blood

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB1778 WBC W/DIFFERENTIAL

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw at ambient temperature.

 

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

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 24 hours/Refrigerate >4 hours OK