Body Fluid Cell Count and Differential Automated
Centralized Core Laboratory - :
Hematology
Specimen Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, synovial fluid
Tube Type:
Fluid container/ EDTA for Synovial Fluid
Collection Volume:
2.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen more than 1 hour old, specimen grossly clotted
Availability:
Daily, 24 hour; STAT
Methodology:
Automated Cell Count and microscopic evaluation of Wright's stained cytocentrifuge preparation
Special Instructions:
Specify body fluid type
Additional Info:
Reference ranges available on patient report
Synonyms:
CSF Cell Count; Misc. Body Fluid Cell Count
Test ID/Workstation :
FLCDA
Specimen Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, synovial fluid
Tube Type:
Fluid container/ EDTA for Synovial Fluid
Collection Volume:
2.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen more than 1 hour old, specimen grossly clotted
Availability:
Daily, 24 hour; STAT
Methodology:
Automated Cell Count and microscopic evaluation of Wright's stained cytocentrifuge preparation
Special Instructions:
Specify body fluid type
Additional Info:
Reference ranges available on patient report
Synonyms:
CSF Cell Count; Misc. Body Fluid Cell Count
