Cell Count and Differential, Fluid

Test Code
LAB7512


Includes
Fluid RBC Count
Fluid TNC (Total Nucleated Cell) Count
Fluid Differential


Preferred Specimen
CSF- sterile tube
Pancreatic Fluid - Sterile anticoagulant EDTA or heparin tubes
Paracentesis Fluid - Sterile anticoagulant EDTA or heparin tubes
Pericardial Fluid - Sterile anticoagulant EDTA or heparin tubes
Peritoneal Fluid - Sterile anticoagulant EDTA or heparin tubes
Pleural Fluid - Sterile anticoagulant EDTA or heparin tubes
Synovial Fluid - Sterile anticoagulant EDTA or heparin tubes
Thoracentesis Fluid - Sterile anticoagulant EDTA or heparin tubes
Peritoneal Dialysate - Sterile anticoagulant EDTA or heparin tubes
Bronchial Wash/Lavage - Sterile anticoagulant EDTA or heparin tubes


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Methodology
Microscopy

 

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Routine: same day
STAT: 1 Hour for CSF only




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.