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HelpTest Code Fl Cnt Fluid Cell Count
Aliases
Cell Count Fluid
Useful For
Counts performed on many types of fluids from the body other than blood and often aid in giving more direct answers to what may be going on in a particular part of the body.
Patient Preparation
Sterile collection with specimen transported in a sterile container
Special Collection Instructions
Sterile, not clotted, properly labeled to include specimen source
Collection Method
Sterile collection
Minimum Volume
2 ml
Container
Sterile Cup
Preferred Specimen
Body Fluids (non CSF)
Acceptable Specimens
Body Fluids (non CSF)
Reference or Target Ranges
Pleural Fluid Reference Ranges
Pericardial Fluid Reference Ranges
Peritoneal Fluid / Ascities Fluid Reference Ranges
Synovial Fluid Reference Ranges
BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Fluid Reference Ranges
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | Clotted; QNS, Contaminated; improperly labeled |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | Should be processed within 1 hour of collection. Due to the difficulty on obtaining these specimens, they will be counted whenever they arrive in the lab. |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat within 1 hour of arrival to lab Routine within 4 hours of arrival to lab |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | Uh Hematology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Sysmex / Manual Differential – Sysmex device counts RBCs using electronic resistance detection. WBCs are evaluated using flow cytometry with a semiconductor laser exploiting the differences in size, complexity and RNA/DNA content. Manual differentials are performed by skilled laboratory techs. |
Special Handling
Room Temp
CPT Codes
89050
Reflex Testing
Manual differential counts, Pathology QA reviews