Normal White Blood Cell Count

How to test for a normal white blood cell count.

A normal white blood cell count is tested by drawing blood.  Blood for a white blood cell count test is taken from either the hand or the inner elbow.  A tournoquet is placed around the appendage to allow blood to pool up, then the needle is inserted into the vein.  A small vile of blood is filled, and then blood flow is restored to the limb.  Then the needle is removed, and the wound is covered. 

Generally a safe test, the white blood cell count test still posses a risk for infection, bleeding, bruising, and fainting.  These potential results of a white blood cell count test are extremely rarely serious.