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Test Code LAB299 WBC

Important Note

Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) 190.15 - Blood Counts.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB299 WBC FAH388 in process

Result Component(s): 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol
Lav Top (EDTA) Whole Blood Refrigerate 2.5 mL 2.5 mL 1.5 mL

Invert tube gently several times after collection.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Automated Cell Counter

Instrumentation

Sysmex XN 9100

Reference Range

Age Sex Low High Units
≥18 years Female 4.0 12.4 K/cmm
≥18 years Male 4.0 10.4 K/cmm
16-17 years All 4.6 11.2 K/cmm
10-15 years All 4.5 13.0 K/cmm
6-9 years All 4.5 13.5 K/cmm
4-5 years All 5.0 14.5 K/cmm
2-3 years All 5.5 15.5 K/cmm
1-2 years All 6.0 17.0 K/cmm
<1 year All 6.0 17.5 K/cmm

 

Section

Hematology

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
WBC 85048