23430:CELL COUNT & DIFFERENTIAL, BODY FLUID

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23430:CELL COUNT & DIFFERENTIAL, BODY FLUID
Alias Names: BODY FLUID CELL COUNT AND DIFFERENTIAL, CELL COUNT AND DIFFERENTIAL, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF)
Methodology: Cell imaging system and microscopy
Edit Date: 6/11/2010
Performed: Daily
Released: Same day as tested
CPT Code: 89051
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: Body fluid in a 4 mL or 2 mL lavender top tube (EDTA). Also acceptable: Green top tube (heparin). No anticoagulant is required for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF); submit in red top tube or CSF collection kit. Note: If CSF culture is also requested, an unrefrigerated fraction of CSF should be submitted for culture.
Handling: Refrigerate and send to arrive at laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Indicate source.
Standard Volume: 4 mL body fluid.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL body fluid.
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Body fluid specimens without anticoagulant may be submitted, but results may be affected by clotting.
Rejection Criteria: Frozen specimen; specimen with needle attached.

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