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Cell Count and Differential, Pericardial Fluid : 6740
Test CodePCARCT or 6740
CPT Codes
89051
Includes
Appearance, Color, Total Nucleated Cell Count, Neutrophils %, Lymphocytes %, Monocyte/Macrophage %, Eosinophils %, Basophils %, Mesothelial %
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
3 mL pericardial fluid in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Alternative Specimens
Red-top (non-clot activator) tube or plastic vial
Minimum Volume
1 mL
3 mL pericardial fluid in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Alternative Specimens
Red-top (non-clot activator) 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
Methodology
Microscopy Visual Examination
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
Color Pale Yellow/Straw
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 pericardium may occur in the presence of the following: infections, cardiovascular disease, renal failure and uremia, neoplastic disease, trauma, coagulation disorders and anticoagulant therapy and collagen vascular disease.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
