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Test Code 8951 Cell Count (Body Fluid)

Important Note

All body fluids include a WBC count. Differential performed only if WBC count is ≥ 5 WBC’s/mcl. CSF includes the RBC count as well. Hematocrit will be reported on grossly bloody specimens.

Purpose

Diagnosing joint disease, systemic disease, inflammation, malignancy, infection, and trauma.

 

Performing Laboratory

Copley Hospital

 

Methodology

Automated or Manual Cell Count

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile Plastic Container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL 

 

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original container.

2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth, date & 

     time of collection, collection site and person collecting.

3. Transport specimen to laboratory immediately. 

 

Reference Values

NA

 

Stability

Refrigerated: 24 Hours

 

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

 

Aliases

Cell Count (Body Fluid)

Body Fluid Cell Count

Cell Count

Body Fluid

Differential

Synovial

Pleural

Peritonial

 

Test Classification & CPT Coding

89051