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Cell Count, Body Fluid

Message
Fluid (pericardial, peritoneal, pleural) should be processed within 8 hours after
Collection and storage at ambient temperature.Refrigeration at 4C may help to retard cell destruction.


Test Code
FCT


CPT Codes
89051

Includes
Includes: Clarity; Color; Differential; Red Blood Cell Count; White Blood Cell Count;Fluid Type


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-for synovial; other serous fluid: Lavendar (EDTA) tube or heparin tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology

Coulter count (or manual count via hemocytometer)  of cells (WBC, RBC)  depending on appearance and instrument limitations. Microscopic smear evaluation for WBC differential.



Reference Range
No established reference values


Clinical Significance
Useful for determining the extent of infection.




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.