Clinical background:
The WBC is the sum of the various white blood cells present in the blood sample, results are expressed x10^9/L – investigation of suspected infection, leukaemia
Specimen container paediatric:
Light Pink – EDTA
Specimen container adult:
Purple – EDTA
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5ml
Minimum volume adult:
1.0ml
Special requirements:
Ensure adequate mixing.
Sample stability:
24 hrs
Transport requirements:
Samples should be transported to lab without delay
Freq analysis:
Continuous
Add on test:
[email protected] (external)
Quality assurance:
UK NEQAS Haematology
Interpretation:
Reference ranges:
The following should be used only as a guide as patient specific age and sex related ranges are available electronically.
WBC 4.0 – 11.0 x 10’9/L
Other info:
As part of a full blood count.