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Tests:White Cell Count, Blood
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: White Cell Count}} Full Test List Haematology Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | ==Overview== |- |Department |Haematology |- |Test Code | |- |Synonyms |WBC Leucocyte count WCC |- |Turnaround Time |15 min - 4 hrs |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | ==Specimen Requirements== |- |Specimen Type |Whole Blood |- |Specimen Transportation | |- |Preferred |4 mL EDTA <span style="background: #ba55d3"> Purple-Top </span> |-..." |
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WCC | WCC | ||
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|Availability | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|15 min - 4 | |15 min - 4 hours | ||
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|Stability – Add test | |Stability – Add test | ||
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|Whole Blood | |Whole Blood | ||
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samples older than 6 hours | |||
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==Aliquot Requirements== | ==Aliquot Requirements== | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:14, 12 September 2025
Test performed as part of full blood count.
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Haematology |
| Test Code | |
| Synonyms | WBC
Leucocyte count WCC |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 15 min - 4 hours |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Whole Blood |
| Preferred | 4 mL EDTA Purple-Top |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | Clotted samples
samples older than 6 hours |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | 0.5 mL EDTA Microtainer |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Adult reference range 4.0 - 11.0 x10E9/L |
| Test Method | Sysmex XN-2000 |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |
| Owner | Craig Mabbett (Mabbett1) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |