Basophils (part of FBC profile)
Code:
BASO
Sample Type:
Purple top tube
Ref Ranges/Units:
Age related normal range ( 109/L):
0-17 years: 0.0 – 0.1
18+ years: 0.0 – 0.2
Age related normal range ( 109/L):
0-17 years: 0.0 – 0.1
18+ years: 0.0 – 0.2
Age related normal range ( 109/L):
0-17 years: 0.0 – 0.1
18+ years: 0.0 – 0.2
Age related normal range ( 109/L):
0-17 years: 0.0 – 0.1
18+ years: 0.0 – 0.2
Turnaround:
Urgent requests < 90 mins Routine requests < 4hours
Special Precautions/Comments:
Additional Information:
Basophils are part of the immune system which store histamine and appear in a number of inflammatory reactions and allergies.
South of Tyne & Wear Pathology Centre
