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HelpTest Code FCT Cell Count & Differential, Body Fluid
Methodology
Includes Cytospin.
Note: For spinal fluid cell count
order HHA1415 “Cell Count & Differential, Spinal
Fluid.”
Specimen Requirements
1 mL to 2 mL of body fluid in a sterile container. Maintain
sterility and forward promptly.
Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen
container.
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
Reference Values
Reference interval(s) are not provided for body fluid cell counts and differentials.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
89051
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
Secondary ID
HHA1416
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Cell Count & Differential, Body Fluid |
34557-9 |
| Specimen Source | 47938-6 |
| Fluid Color | 6824-7 |
| Fluid Clarity | 33515-8 |
| Total Nucleated Cells | 55793-4 |
| RBC | 26455-6 |
| RBC Appearance | 57960-7 |
| Neutrophils | 26513-2 |
| Lymphocytes | 11031-2 |
| Mononuclears | 26487-9 |
| Eosinophils |
26452-3 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Body Fluid |
RT (preferred) |
24 hrs |
|
Refrigerated |
24 hrs |