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Body Fluid Examination

Test Code
BF


CPT Codes
89051

Includes
Fluid Type, Color, Appearance, Total Nucleated Cell Count, RBC, Fluid Cell Count Differential


Preferred Specimen

Body Fluid



Minimum Volume
1 ml


Transport Container

SPECIAL/1



Transport Temperature
Room Temp or 2-8 degrees C


Specimen Stability
1 hour


Methodology
Electronic Resistance Detection with Enhanced Hydrodynamic Focusing and Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt



Limitations
MUCOID SPECIMENS


Reference Range

See Individual Report Based on Fluid Type





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.