Test Name

Basophils

Test Code

114

Unit

%

Station

Hematology

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Baso

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Siemens Advia 2120 or 120

Test Method

Automated Cell Counter

AML Preferred Tube

3 mL EDTA whole blood

Storage Instructions

Room temperature up to 4h. Stored and transported
refrigerated up to 24 h.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

Gently Invert tube 8-10 times after venipuncture to ensure
smooth mixing with anti-coagulant

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

Part of the differential white blood cell count. One of the
five types of WBCs normally seen in the blood. It is present in very small
numbers. Basophils appear in many specific kinds of inflammatory
reactions, particularly those that cause allergic symptoms and in
parasitic infections. Basophilia may be found in some types of lymphoma
and leukemia.

Limitations

Clotted sample; hemolysis; tube not filled to correct
volume.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation
needed.

Reasons for Rejection

Clotted sample, improper tube, incorrect volume, incorrect
labeling, dilution of blood with I.V. fluid, samples older than 24
hours.

Adult Reference Ranges

0.0 to
1.5%