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HelpTest Code FCT Cell Count & Differential, Body Fluid
Methodology
Includes Cytospin.
Note: For spinal fluid cell count
order HHA1415 “Cell Count & Differential, Spinal
Fluid.”
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 mL to 2 mL of body fluid in a sterile container. Maintain
sterility and forward promptly.
Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen
container.
Reference Values
Reference interval(s) are not provided for body fluid cell counts and differentials.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
89051
Secondary ID
HHA1416
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Cell Count & Differential, Body Fluid |
34557-9 |
| Specimen Source | 47938-6 |
| Fluid Color | 6824-7 |
| Fluid Clarity | 33515-8 |
| Total Nucleated Cells | 55793-4 |
| RBC | 26455-6 |
| RBC Appearance | 57960-7 |
| Neutrophils | 26513-2 |
| Lymphocytes | 11031-2 |
| Mononuclears | 26487-9 |
| Eosinophils |
26452-3 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Body Fluid |
RT (preferred) |
24 hrs |
|
Refrigerated |
24 hrs |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |