Basophils count – absolute

Sample type:

• EDTA.

Uses:

• Doctors may order basophil level tests to help diagnose certain health problems.

• If basophil levels are low, this may be a sign of an allergic reaction or another condition.

• High basophil levels may indicate an autoimmune condition or one of several types of blood disorder.

Precautions:

• Avoid taking alcohol before the test.

• Avoid some certain steroids medications

• Avoid high stress level before the test

• Avoid excessive exercise before the test

Interfering Factors:

The following can cause your basophil level to be high:

• Hypothyroidism.

• Myeloproliferative disorders.

The following can cause your basophil level to be low:

• Hyperthyroidism.

• Infections.

• Acute hypersensitivity reactions.

• Autoimmune inflammation.

Pre analytical errors:

1. Inappropriate specimen received.

2. Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label;

3. Specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours);

4. Specimen received in expired transport container.

Corrective action:

1. Appropriate specimen received.

2. Labeled specimen and no name discrepancy between specimen and request label.

3. Specimen received without delay.

4. Specimen received in valid transport container.

Post analytical errors:

1. Failure in reporting.

2. Erroneous validation of analytical data.

3. Improper data entry.

Corrective action:

1. Write correct report.

2. All analytical data should be valid.

3. Proper data entry.

Reference range:

• You should have 0 to 300 basophils per microliter of blood.

• Keep in mind that blood test normal ranges can vary from lab to lab.