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Test Code LAB210 Cell Count - Body Fluid

Department

HEMATOLOGY

Collection Requirements

Body fluid.

Transfer to lavender (EDTA) tube.

Mix thoroughly.

Primary Collection Container

Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)

Alternate Collection Container

Sterile Container

Transport

Ambient

Preferred Transport Temperature

Ambient

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours (preferred)

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

By report

Methodology

Microscopic/Stain / Automated Cell Counter Sysmex XE-5000

Performed

Sunday – Saturday

Reported

As completed

CPT Codes

89051

Unacceptable Conditions

Clotted specimens or frozen specimens.

Additional Information

If using an alternate collection tube, specimen must be analyzed immediately. Slides must be made and stained.