FLUID HCT

Message
HEMATOLOGY


Test Code
HCT-FL


Alias/See Also
HCT FLUID


Preferred Specimen
PERICARDIAL FLUID, CSF, PERITONEAL FLUID, PLEURAL FLUID. SYONVIAL FLUID


Minimum Volume
1mL


Instructions
COLLECT FLUID(PERICARDIAL, PERITONEAL, PLEURAL, OR SYNOVIAL) IN A LAV TOP TUBE AND SEND TO LAB. FOR CSF PLACE IN STERILE TUBE.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBES


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


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.