White Blood Cell Count (WBC), Blood - Alomere Health Laboratory

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (K2 EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Tube must be at least half full

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

Include patient’s age or date of birth on request form.

Refrigerated

Adult: 4.5 - 11 K/UL

Other normal values are age specific.
Critical value (automatic call-back): <2 or >34 K/UL (Newborn 0-4 days: <5.1 or >39.0)

Monday through Sunday

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