CELL COUNT WITH DIFFERENTIAL, BODY FLUID

Message

Please 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

Minimum Volume

1 mL fluid

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Red tube

Instructions

Do not centrifuge; Refrigerate until testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8ºC 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.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NHM4 (Hematology, Miscellaneous)

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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.