Cell Count: Crystals, Fluid;
Please contact PHL Client Reponse at 266-1500 (Option 2) to request a Stat courier pick up
1.0 mL Fluid in a Clear Red Top Tube - No Clot Activator
and
3.0 mL Fluid in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA
24 hours Refrigerated
Order must include the site and/or source of collection
Do not centrifuge specimen
If Fluid culture is also being ordered please submit in Clear Red Top Tube only and specify order of importance
1.0 mL Fluid
Cell Count: Reference Range Not Established
Crystals: No Crystals Seen
If WBC is = or > 5 cells/cumm, a fluid differential will be reflexed and charged
01465252; 01432892; 01432894
89050 (Reflex 89051); 89060