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Cell Count w/ Diff Body Fluid

Test Code
59


Alias/See Also
CBC With Diff


CPT Codes
89051

Includes
WBC, RBC, Differential


Preferred Specimen
1 ml Whole blood


Transport Container
Lavender- topped tube (EDTA)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
24 hours RT, 36 hours refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Quantity not Sufficient, Clotted or specimens > 24 hours old at RT, > 36 hours refrigerated


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.