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Test Code 324 Cell Count Miscellaneous Fluid

Additional Codes

ALAB: CELLCTMF

PowerChart: Cell Count with Differential Body Fluid

MA Cerner: Fluid Total Cell Count.

Test Method

Sysmex XN System:

  • WBC: Impedance counting
  • RBC:  Impedance counting
  • WBC Differential: Flow cytometry

Alternate Method: Hemacytometer Counting Chamber and Microscopy

Specimen Requirement

1 mL of body fluid is required.

Additional Specimen Collection Information

Transfer 1 mL of body fluid from the collection syringe to an EDTA purple-top tube. Clotted specimens are not acceptable for cell counts. If the analysis is delayed refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

 

Wright Stain or Gram Stain: Perform a "Cytospin" on the sample as soon as possible. Do not use anticoagulant and do not refrigerate the sample.

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.

Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Expedite orders: Typically completed within 2 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

STAT orders: Typically completed within 1.5 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Reference Values

Reference values for miscellaneous fluid cell counts are not established. Results are subject to interpretation by the clinician.

 

CPT Code Information

89051 Other Pathology Services: Cell Count, miscellaneous body fluids, except blood; with differential count

Useful For

These counts are used as clinical guides in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of diseases processes.

LOINC Code Information

57845-0 Leukocytes [#/Volume] In Body Fluid By Automated Count

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