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Cell Count, Peritoneal Lavage

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
3600


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: CTLAV


CPT Codes
89051

Includes
Color, Appearance, Total RBC and Nucleated Cell Counts, Neutrophil %, Lymphocyte %, Monocyte /Macrophage %, and Synovial Lining Cell %


Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL Body Fluid in EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Instructions
Must arrive to Regions within 12 hours


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 12 hours


Methodology
Microscopic examination

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
No reference range established


Clinical Significance
Evaluation of cell counts and differential on body fluids aid in the diagnosis of systemic disease, inflammation, malignancy, infection, and trauma





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