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Test Code LAB2419 Body Fluid Cell Count with Differential

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Body Fluid Set

Special Handling

Deliver Containers to Laboratory ASAP

STAT Turnaround Time

90 Miuntes

Routine Turnaround Time

3 Hours

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter and Manual Differential

Reference Range

RBC

Pleural Fluids:      <10,000/mcL            
Peritoneal Fluids:  <100,000/mcL
Pericardial Fluid:   <10,000/mcL
Synovial Fluid:       <2,000/mcL 

 

Total Nucleated Cell

Pleural Fluids:    <1,000/mcL                
Peritoneal Fluids:   <500/mcL
Pericardial Fluid: <1,000/mcL
Synovial Fluid:      <200/mcL 
 

CPT Code

89051