Test Code WBC WBC

Important Note

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

Additional Codes

Primary ID	Epic Code	Mayo Access ID
WBC	LAB299	FAH388

Specimen Information

Container	Specimen	Temperature	Collect Vol	Submit Vol	Min Vol
Lavender Top	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

CPT(s)

Description	CPT Code
WBC	85048

Instrumentation

Sysmex XN 9000

Reference Range

Age	Sex	Physiological Status	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

LOINC Code Information

Result Code	Reporting Name	LOINC Code
WBC	WBC	6690-2