Test Code WHITE BLOOD COUNT AND DIFFERENTIAL WBC AND DIFFERENTIAL
Department
Hematology
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Method
Electrical Impedance with Auto or Manual Differential
Container
EDTA (lavender-top)
Standard Volume
5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.5ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
24 hours
Stability Room Temp
24 hours
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
85047 and 85007
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
WBC, AUTO OR MANUAL DIFF
Reflexive Disclosure
A manual differential will be performed if automated differential acceptance criteria is exceeded.