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Body Fluid Cell Count

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
BFCNT


CPT Codes
89051

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL body fluid


Instructions
Indicate source of specimen on specimen container and request form.


Transport Container
Green-top (sodium heparin) tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Microscopic

Reference Range
Normal Cell Count - Body Fluid Synovial fluid: WBC <200 cells/uL Pleural fluid (thoracentesis): WBC <1000 cells/uL Pericardial fluid: WBC <1000 cells/uL Peritonial fluid: WBC <300 cells/uL


Clinical Significance
Useful for determining the extent of infection.



Last Updated: January 15, 2020


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.