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St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L100.2390
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Automated Flow-Through Cytometry
Includes % and absolute values for neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 1 mL of
EDTA whole blood. If there is a delay in transport of >8 hours,
make 4 to 5 blood smears within 2 hours of draw. Forward promptly
at ambient temperature.
Note: 1. If specimen will not arrive at St.
Luke’s Hospital Laboratory the same day as drawn, refrigerate
specimen. Transport at ambient temperature. Do not place EDTA whole
blood directly on top of an ice pack.
2. Label slides with patient’s full name (first and last) and date and time of collection.
Reference Values
Reference ranges are age- and sex-specific. See report.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85004