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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer or 250 uL in
microtainer
Availability
STAT
Routine
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 2-4 hours
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: whole blood
Do not spin Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall, Broadway, East, Kansas, Northland
Adele Hall Lab Section
Hematology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Sysmex
Reference Ranges
| Age | Reference Range (%) |
|---|---|
| 0-3 days | 45.0 - 67.0 |
| 3-14 days | 39.0 -67.0 |
| 14 days-1 month | 31.0 - 67.0 |
| 1-3 months | 28.0 - 55.0 |
| 3-6 months | 29.0 - 41.0 |
| 6 months - 2 years | 33.0 - 39.0 |
| 2-6 years | 34.0 - 40.0 |
| 6-10 years | 35.0 - 46.0 |
| 10-16 years (F) | 36.0 - 46.0 |
| 10-16 years (M) | 37.0 - 49.0 |
| >16 years (F) | 36.0 - 46.0 |
| >16 years (M) | 41.0 - 53.0 |
CPT
85014