Pleural Fluid Cell Count & Differential

Message
SRHC Clients:

Send to SRH lab in less than 1 hour at room temperature.
Do not transport this specimen through the translogic system.


Test Code
PLEUR


Alias/See Also
Thoracentesis Cell Count & Diff


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


Specimen Stability
1 hr at room temp


Methodology
Microsopic exam

Report Available
4 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.