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Revision as of 14:35, 20 March 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

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