Cell Count and Differential, Fluid, Other

Test Code

20913

CPT Codes
89051

Includes

Color, Appearance, Total Nucleated Cell Count, Neutrophils %, Lymphocytes %, Monocyte/Macrophage %, Eosinophils %, Basophils %, Mesothelial %

Preferred Specimen

3 mL fluid collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Bronchial wash, bronchial lavage or plastic vial

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted

Methodology
Automated analyzer and/or Manual Microscopic examination

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

1 day

Limitations

Traumatic tap will affect results.

Clinical Significance

Immunologic, mechanical, chemical or bacteriologic damage may alter the permeability of the membrane and capillaries to produce varying degrees of inflammatory response.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics-Seattle

1737 Airport Way S Suite 200

Seattle, WA 98134-1636

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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