Pericardial Cell Count & Differential

Message
SRHC Clients:

Transport to SRH lab in less than 1 hour at room temperature.

Do not transport this specimen through the translogic system.


Test Code
PCARI


Transport Container
1 lavender tube of fluid(min 0.5 ml)


Specimen Stability
1 hr room temp or refrigerated


Methodology
Microsopic exam

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
8 hrs




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.