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RBC Count - Body Fluid
MessagePerformed in Hematology
Test Code
RBCBF
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Body Fluid in a sterile container
Instructions
Specimen should be delivered to lab STAT
Specimen Stability
Storage Temperature: Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°): up to 24 hours
Frozen : Do not freeze
Stability after Collection: Specimens should be analyzed within 2 hours of collection.
40% of leukocytes may lyse after 2 hours at room temp. Refrigerate if testing will be
delayed. If refrigerated, bring to room temp prior to testing.
Refrigerated (2-8°): up to 24 hours
Frozen : Do not freeze
Stability after Collection: Specimens should be analyzed within 2 hours of collection.
40% of leukocytes may lyse after 2 hours at room temp. Refrigerate if testing will be
delayed. If refrigerated, bring to room temp prior to testing.
Setup Schedule
Performed daily
Report Available
Less than 4 hours
Reference Range
| UNITS OF MEASURE | uL | |
| AGE RANGE | MALE | FEMALE |
| 0 – 150 Y | Normal values vary greatly for different types of body fluid (see body fluid cell count and diff) | |
Critical Values: None
Clinical Significance
A body fluid cell count is the quantitative study of erythrocytes and nucleated cells in cerebrospinal fluid, serous fluids,
synovial fluids, and other body fluids to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma, infection, malignancy, and various
other diseases.
synovial fluids, and other body fluids to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma, infection, malignancy, and various
other diseases.
