Parkview Health Laboratory: Test Directory

Cell Count, Fluid

Last Modified: 8/21/2023 2:01:49 PM

Medical Necessity Documentation:

Client Notes: Please contact PHL Client Reponse at 266-1500 (Option 2) to request a Stat courier pick up

Patient Preparation:

Specimen Requirements:

3.0 mL 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: 1.0 mL Fluid

Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:

24 hours Refrigerated

Reference Range:

Reference Range will vary depending on fluid type submitted

Critical Ranges:

Test Comments: If TNC is = or > 5 cells/cumm a fluid differential will be reflexed and charged

Methodology: Microscopic Exam / Instrument Count

Clinical Significance:

Documentation:

Custom Panel: No

Stat Eligible: Yes

Days Performed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Sites Performed: Parkview Regional Medical Center

PHL Test Code: FCELL

EPIC Test Code: LAB209

Alternate Test Names: Body Fluid; Body Fluid Cell Count; Cell Count Fluid (Not CSF); Fluid Cell Count

Included Tests: Clarity; Color; Red Blood Cell Count (RBC); Total Nucleated Cell Count (TNC)

CPT Coding: 89050 (Reflex 89051)