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Cell Count, Body Fluid

Message
reflex to differential
Specify source of fluid


Test Code
LAB5034


Preferred Specimen
Body fluid


Instructions
Lavender EDTA, or Green (sodium heparin)


Transport Temperature
Can Maintain at room temperature up to 8 hours. Refrigerate up to 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Insufficient volume for testing; clotted specimen; improperly labeled specimen; Frozen


Methodology
DxH and Manual



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.