Fluid Cell Count w/diff (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230100118


Alias/See Also
LAB210: Cell Count with Differential, Body Fluid
LAB7183: Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
LAB3040: CD4/CD8 Total Ratio w/ Fluid Cell Count, Fluid (UPSTATE) | FLUID CELL COUNT WITH DIFF|FBF


Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (No Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Deliver to lab immediately. Use no anticoagulant for CSF specimens. Specimen Requirements: Upstate: Hematology should get the highest number tube if multiple tubes are collected, e.g. # 3 of 3. Midlands: If molecular pathology testing is ordered, molecular should get the highest number tube and hematology the next highest. Do not send specimens to the lab via the pneumatic tube system.  CSF specimens should be walked to the lab.


Transport Temperature
Perform CSF Cell count within 1 hour of collection. Specimen Requirements: Upstate: Hematology should get the highest number tube if multiple tubes are collected, e.g. # 3 of 3. Midlands: If molecular pathology testing is ordered, molecular should get the highest number tube and hematology the next highest. Follow physician request if different. Example: If multiple orders for two tubes, e.g. 1 and 4, follow orders. Match order to tube #. Stability: optimal within 1 hour of collection.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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