TBNK Profile with WBCDIFF - Des Moines Laboratory

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 4.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Draw 2 EDTA Lavender tubes. One for the TBNK Profile and one for the WBC Diff. Do not centrifuge or aliquot. Send specimens to laboratory with 24 hours of collection.

Note: Sodium Heparin is an alternate tube for TBNK Profile.

Stability

White Blood Count with Differential - Stability: Rm temp 8 hrs.; Refrigerated 48 hours.

TBNK Profile - Stability: EDTA 72 hours, NA Heparin 48hrs.

Performed Test Frequency

Weekdays, 0700-1300

CPT(s)

88184 88185 X 4 85004

Performing Location

Test performed at MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Hematology.

Cerner Order Code

TBNK PAN

Acceptable Collection Tube(s)

Preferred: 2 Lavenders

Acceptable: 1 Lavender and 1 Na Hep

Panel Includes

White Blood Count with Differential