| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Differential Count, Manual |
| Code |
DIF |
|
CPT Code |
85007 |
| Last Modified |
4/22/2014 |
| Test Name |
DIFFERENTIAL COUNT - MANUAL |
| Synonyms |
Diff |
| Patient Preparation |
|
| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Lavender (EDTA) |
| Collection Volume |
3.0 mL |
| Storage |
|
| Routine TAT |
3 hours |
| STAT TAT |
1 hour |
| Days Test Performed |
Daily |
| Performed by BHS |
BMC,NBH,MTB,NCBH |
| See Availability |
All shifts |
| Reference Lab |
N/A |
| Reference Lab Code |
|
| Clinical Use |
Determine the quantitative and qualitative variations in white cell numbers and morphology, RBC Morphology and platelet evaluation. Aids in evaluation of anemias, leukemias, inflammatory states and inherited disorders. |
| Reference Range |
Adult:
Segs: 36 - 63%
Atypical Lymphs: 0 - 8%
STABS: 0 - 9%
LYMPHS: 20 - 45%
MONOS: 3 - 11%
EOSINOPHILS: 0 - 6%
BASOPHILS: 0 - 2% |
| Critical Value |
|
|
Component |
Segs |
|
Reference Range |
36-63% |
|
Critical Value |
|
 |
|
Component |
Atypical Lymphs |
|
Reference Range |
0-8% |
|
Critical Value |
|
|
|
Component |
Stabs |
|
Reference Range |
0-9% |
|
Critical Value |
|
|
|
Component |
Lymphs |
|
Reference Range |
20-45% |
|
Critical Value |
|
|
|
Component |
Monos |
|
Reference Range |
3-11% |
|
Critical Value |
|
|
|
Component |
Eosinophils |
|
Reference Range |
0-6% |
|
Critical Value |
|
|
|
Component |
Basophils |
|
Reference Range |
0-2% |
|
Critical Value |
|
|
|
| Testing Sample Type |
Whole Blood |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
|
| Special Handling |
|
| Lab Notes |
Daily smears meeting BHS review criteria are submitted for pathologist review. |
| Methodology |
Microscopy |
| Limitations |
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