BODY FLUID(PERITONEAL)WRJ

Message
HEMATOLOGY


Test Code
BF PERITON


Alias/See Also
PERITONEAL FLUID, JP DRAINAGE,CELL COUNT PERTIONEAL


Includes
BODY FLUID COUNT-AUTOMATED(wrj), DIFF COUNT(PERITONEAL)wrj


Preferred Specimen
Non-clotted fluid in EDTA tube
These fluids are accepted :
Peritoneal
Pleural
Pericardial
Pancreatic


Minimum Volume
2-4 MLS


Other Acceptable Specimens
Non-clotted fluid in EDTA tube
These fluids are accepted :
Peritoneal
Pleural
Pericardial
Pancreatic


Instructions
Transfer fluid into a lavender (purple) top tube, mix thoroughly and deliver to the Lab as soon as possible.


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE


Specimen Stability
All fluids should be tested as soon as possible after collection. Fluids (other than CSF) should be tested within 24 hours of collection. However, because these samples are generally “hardship” samples, they will all be processed regardless of time delay with a disclaimer: “Time delay may affect results”.


Methodology
Flow Cytometry & Flow Through Electrical Impedance/Resistance; Manual hemocytometer and light microscopy

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
Pericardial Pleural Peritoneal Pancreatic Wound drainage Bursa fluid Synovial fluid
Turbidity Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear
Color Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow
Nuceated cells # 0-1000 0-1000 0-300 Not established Not established 0-200 0-200
RBC # 0-10000 0-10000 0-10000 Not established Not established 0-2000 0-2000
Differential tests Not established Not estbalished Not established Not estbalished Not established Not established Not established


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA HEMATOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5521, 5523



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.