Test Directory

Monocyte Count

Containers - Adult

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Red Cap Tube EDTA KE 2.7ml
Volume Range
​>1.5ml
Additive per Container
EDTA

Containers - Child

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Pink Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range
>0.5ml
Additive per Container
EDTA

Reference ranges

Age

Monocytes (x109/L)

Birth

0-1.9

2weeks

0.1-1.7

2months

0.1-1.7

6months

0.2-1.2

1 year

0.2-1.5

2-6 years

0.2-1.2

6-12 years

0.2-1.0

12-18 years

Male

0.2-0.8

12-18 years

Female

0.2-0.8

Adult Male

0.2-0.8

Adult Female

0.2-0.8

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone: 0131 537 1000

Transport arrangements

​Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Sample MUST be recieved within 24 hours of collection

Sample storage arrangements

​Room temperature​

How to request

​Request form or Trak

Availability

​Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00. Please contact the laboratory for urgent samples outside of routine hours.

Anticipated turnaround

1 day

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

​The laboratory will telephone abnormal results where it appears that these are likely to be clinically significant. Please provide an appropriate telephone or bleep number.

General additional information

​The Monocyte count is performed as part of the Full Blood Count.