Cell Count w Diff Body Fluid

Test Code

BFCELLCTWDIFF

Alias/See Also

BODY FLUID; CSF; ASCITES; PERITONEAL; PLEURAL;

CPT Codes
89051

Includes

WBC Count, RBC Count, Differential

Patient Preparation
FLUID IN LAVENDER TUBE (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

1 mL body fluid

Other Acceptable Specimens

CSF Tube

Instructions

Submit all fluid collected to lab

Transport Container

Lavendar EDTA or CSF Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

All fluids should be tested as soon as possible after collection. Cell breakdown starts to occur within one hour after collection

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

DO NOT REJECT BODY FLUIDS

Methodology
Sysmex XN-1000

Reference Range

See report for normal ranges

Clinical Significance

Examination of the numerical and/or morphological findings in the body fluid aid the provider in the diagnosis of disease states, such as meningitis, hemorrhage, malignancy, inflammation, viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.

Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory

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