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CELL COUNT WITH DIFFERENTIAL, BODY FLUID
MessagePlease note specimen type and location. DO NOT USE THIS TEST CODE FOR SYNOVIAL FLUID
Test Code
NBFCC
CPT Codes
89051
Includes
Includes: WBC and RBC, with diff if > 10 WBCs
Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Minimum Volume
1 mL fluid
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Red tube
Instructions
Do not centrifuge; Refrigerate until testing.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8ÂșC up to 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following conditions will result in a rejected specimen:
- Sample has been centrifuged
- Sample is grossly coagulated
Methodology
Hemacytometer
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Stat testing is available.
Stat testing is available.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NHM4 (Hematology, Miscellaneous)
Last Updated: June 9, 2023