WBC Count | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	EDTA Tube
Specimen Requirement	Whole Blood Adult: 3 mL blood Paediatrics and Neonate: 500 uL blood Gently invert the tubes several times to prevent clotting.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Send to laboratory as soon as possible after blood collection at room temperature.
Orderable as Urgent?	Yes
Turn Around Time	Stat: 1 hr Routine: 2 - 3 hrs
Reference Value(s)	Click here for reference interval.
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Haematology
Contact Number	6394 1373
Day and Time Performed	Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form