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HelpCatalog ID FLUID DIFF Fluid Cell Count with Differential
CPOE Test Name
Fluid Cell Count w/ Differential
Synonyms
Serous Fluid Count, Cell Count
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Specimen Requirements
Sterile body fluid; bronchoalveolar lavage, others; 1 mL
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen
Turn Around Time
2-3 hours.
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120
Storage and Transport
Transport to the laboratory immediately.
Methodology
Hemocytometer cell count or Automated cell count
Reference Range
Depends on specimen type
Test Consists
Cell count on fluids to include paracentesis fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, etc.
CPT/HCPCS Code
89051
EPIC Orderable Procedure
LAB10315