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Test Code LAB0202101 Cell Count and Differential, Body Fluid

Methodology

 

Hemocytometer/Digital Imaging with DxU 840m Iris and Light Microscopy.

 

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Indicate specimen soure on specimen container and request form.

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen type: Pericardial, peritoneal, pleural fluid, or Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen volume:  1 ml

NOTE: Synovial Fluid has its own order code (LAB0204289)

             BAL fluids will only have the red blood cell count and nucleated cell count performed.  A nucleated cell differential will not be performed  and will remain a part of the Non-gnyecologic Cytology Exam (LAB10132).

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

RBC: No established reference values
WBC: no established reference values for pericardial, peritoneal, or pleural fluid

DIFFERENTIAL:  No established reference values
 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89050-Cell count
89051-Cell count differential