Cell Count, Peritoneal Fluid

Test Code

Peritoneal Fluid Cell Ct/Diff/CTDFPT - NOCO

CPT Codes
89050, 89051 if indicated

Preferred Specimen

1 mL body fluid in Purple (EDTA) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Indicate specimen source.
Clotted specimen will not be counted.
A smear and differential will be performed if indicated.
Optimal testing time is within 1-2 hours. Tests received after 24 hours will have the following comment appended: Specimen tests outside the recommended time limit, please interpret with caution.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Body Fluid	Refrigerated	24 hours

Methodology

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

Refer to the CSFand Body Fluid Reference Range and Critical Results documents in the Resources file on the facility test directory page.

Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

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.