Cell Count, Bronchial Lavage Fluid

Last Modified: 10/5/2022 3:14:30 PM


Medical Necessity Documentation:  
Client Notes: Please contact PHL Client Response at 266-1500 (Option 2) to request a Stat courier pick up
Patient Preparation:  
Specimen Requirements:

20.0 mL Bronchial Lavage Fluid in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA
Collection Instructions: Order must include the site and/or source of collection

Do not centrifuge specimen
Minimum Volume: 10.0 mL Broncial Lavage Fluid
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability: 24 hours Refrigerated
Reference Range:

No Reference Range Established
Critical Ranges:  
Test Comments: If TNC is = or > 5 cells/cumm a fluid differential will be reflexed and charged

If Lymphocyte on Fluid Differential = or > 15%, Flow Cytometry CD4:CD8 ratio test (FLHSR) will be reflexed and charged.
Methodology: Microscopic Exam / Instrument Count
Clinical Significance:  
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Days Performed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed: Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code: FCELL
EPIC Test Code: LAB209
Included Tests: Clarity; Color; Red Blood Cell Count (RBC); Total Nucleated Cell Count (TNC)
CPT Coding: 89050 (R 89051; 86360)

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