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BODY FLUID CELL COUNT WITH DIFFERENTIAL

Test Code
LAB1230019


CPT Codes
89051

Includes
Nucleated cell count, redblood cell count, color, characteristic and cell differential  


Preferred Specimen
Pleural Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, or Pericardial Fluid in sterile vial, EDTA tube


Minimum Volume
1mL Fluid


Instructions
Required for Testing: 1 mL fluid  


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated    


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours   


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen  
Any slides submitted for testing or review must be labeled with two patient identifiers.  Acceptable identifiers include Name, MRN, Birth date, Accession/SID.


Methodology
Manual, Iris Automated, Light Microscopy, 

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.



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.