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Cell Count and Differential, Pleural Fluid : 327
Test CodePLEUCT or 327
CPT Codes
89051
Includes
Color, Appearance, Total Nucleated Cell Count, Neutrophils %, Lymphocytes %, Monocyte/Macrophage %, Eosinophils %, Basophils %, Mesothelial %
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
3 mL pleural fluid in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Alternative Specimens
Red-top (non-clot activator/non-gel) tube or plastic vial
Minimum Volume
1 mL
3 mL pleural fluid in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Alternative Specimens
Red-top (non-clot activator/non-gel) tube or plastic vial
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted; Gel separator tube unacceptable
Methodology
Microscopy Visual Examination
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
Color Pale Yellow
Appearance Clear
Total Nucleated Cell Count Not established
Neutrophils, % Not established
Lymphocytes, % Not established
Monocyte/Macrophage, % Not established
Eosinophils, % Not established
Basophils, % Not established
Mesothelial, % Not established
Clinical Significance
An excess accumulation of fluid within the pleura may occur in the presence of the following disease states: transudates, exudates, neoplastic disease, pulmonary emboli/infarction, collagen vascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, postmyocardial infarction, and trauma.
Performing Laboratory
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