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Test Code 0202101 Cell Count with Reflex to Differential, Body Fluid

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of collection.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Body Fluid
2 mL of body fluid in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Send specimen refrigerated.

Note:  1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

2. Indicate body fluid on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (body fluid).

 

Synovial Fluid
1 mL of synovial fluid in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Send specimen refrigerated.
Note:  1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

2. Indicate synovial fluid on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (synovial fluid).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Body Fluid:  no WBCs
Synovial Fluid:  WBC <200/mm (neutrophils <25%)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89050 - cell count without differential
89051 - cell count with differential (if appropriate)