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Body Fluid Cell Count
MessageDay(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