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Cell Count W Differential, Fluid

Message
Include Fluid TYPE/SOURCE with order:
  • Pleural/Thoracentesis
  • Pericardial
  • Peritoneal/Paracentesis
  • CAPD/Dialysate
  • Ascitic/Abdominal
  • DPL/Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage

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Test Code
FCELL


Alias/See Also
Body Fluid Cell Count, Cell Count, Body Fluid


CPT Codes
89051

Includes
Appearance, Color, Volume, WBC (Fluid Count), RBC (Fluid Count) and Differential


Preferred Specimen
PURPLE (LAV) or (FLD)


Minimum Volume
50 uL


Instructions
Extra samples needed for chemistries. Cultures, Pathology, or reference tests.


Specimen Stability
Specimens up to 24 hours old are acceptable, but should be stored at 2-8ºC.


Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
No reference ranges established for this test.


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory



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.