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Cell Count with Differential, Body Fluid

Test Code
FLCT/DIFF


CPT Codes
89051

Preferred Specimen
Pericardial Fluid


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Pleural, Peritoneal, Synovial Fluid


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reference Range
Lymphocytes, Body Fluid
Age Range  Sex Specimen Type Reference Low Reference High Unit
0 Minutes 150 Years All Synovial N/A 75 %
0 Minutes 150 Years All All N/A N/A %
             
Eosinophils, Body Fluid
Age Range  Sex Specimen Type Reference Low Reference High Unit
0 Minutes 150 Years All Peritoneal N/A 14 %
0 Minutes 150 Years All All N/A N/A %
 
Segmented Neutrophils, Body Fluid
Age Range  Sex Specimen Type Reference Low Reference High Unit
0 Minutes 150 Years All All N/A 25 %
 
Total Nucleated Cells, Body Fluid
Age Range  Sex Specimen Type Reference Low Reference High Unit
0 Minutes 150 Years All Peritoneal N/A 0.5 x103/uL
0 Minutes 150 Years All Pleural N/A 0.5 x103/uL
0 Minutes 150 Years All Synovial N/A 0.15 x103/uL
0 Minutes 150 Years All Pericardial N/A 0.5 x103/uL


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: August 29, 2022


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.