Body Fluid Cell Count and Differential
Order Code: BFX
Epic Lab Code: LAB1017
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req
Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen:
Miscellaneous Body Fluids
Collection Medium:
Miscellaneous container; contact laboratory
Minimum:
1.0 mL
Rejection Criteria:
Cyst fluids and pus from abscesses are not acceptable specimens.
Specimen Instructions:
Synovial fluid specimens must be sent in an EDTA tube (lavender top) since they often clot. Samples should be received in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
Includes cell counts and total nucleated cell differential if three or more cells are found. The differential is based on the morphologic examination of a wright-stained cytospin preparation. The cells are reported as number per ul; erythrocytes, total nucleated cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, and a composite group of monocytes-histocytes- macrophages mesothelials. These slides are retained for approximately 2 months.
Methodology:
Count and Wright Stain
CPT Code:
89051