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HelpTest Code BF CELL DIFF Cell Count with Differential, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB210
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Sterile body fluid collection
Container
Sterile Container, Syringe or purple EDTA tube
Specimen Type
Sterile Container, Syringe or purple EDTA tube
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Reference or Target Ranges
Synovial Fluid, Serous Fluid Reference Ranges
| WBC (cells/uL) | Reference Range Not Established |
| RBC (cells/uL) | Reference Range Not Established |
| PMN’S (%) | Reference Range Not Established |
| MN’s (%) | Reference Range Not Established |
Reportable Units
Varies
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | Clotted, QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat within 1 hour of arrival to lab Routine within 4 hours of arrival to lab |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Hematology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Sysmex / Manual Differential |
CPT Codes
89051
Last review/edit date
2025