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Cell Count, Peritoneal Fluid

Test Code
Peritoneal Fluid Cell Ct/Diff/CTDFPT - NOCO


CPT Codes
89050, 89051 if indicated

Preferred Specimen
1 mL body fluid in Purple (EDTA) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
  • Indicate specimen source.
  • Clotted specimen will not be counted.
  • A smear and differential will be performed if indicated.
  • Optimal testing time is within 1-2 hours. Tests received after 24 hours will have the following comment appended: Specimen tests outside the recommended time limit, please interpret with caution.


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid Refrigerated 24 hours


Methodology
Automated includes a differential count if >5 WBCs are detected.

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
RBCs: 0-100/mm3
WBCs: 0-500/mm3 - <25% neutrophils


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory



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.