Test Listing: Percent Neutrophil
Analyzer | |
Abbrev | NEU % |
Analyte | Percent Neutrophil |
Department | Hematology |
Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
Alternate Specimen Type | N/A |
Specimen Stability Requirements | Transport refrigerated within 48 hours after collection |
Preferred Specimen | 3 mL K2 EDTA Whole Blood |
Minimum Volume | 1 mL |
Collection Instructions | |
Specimen Instructions | Whole blood should be collected venous in EDTA-2K or EDTA-3K anticoagulant. Draw the specified amount of blood as per the package insert of the tube used. Invert tubes 8-10 times, do not shake as it may cause foaming or hemolysis. Insufficient, delayed, or inadequate mixing may result in platelet clumping, clotting, and/or incorrect test results. The sample should be analyzed within 4 hours after collection. If it is not possible to analyze the sample within 4 hours, store it in a refrigerator at 2 to 8°C for up to 48 hours. |
Reasons for Rejection | Improper labeling; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper specimen type; expired stability; gross lipemia; gross hemolysis; clotted specimen; fibrin interference. |
CPT Code | 85025 |