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Body Fluid Cell Count w/ Diff

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Cell Count w/ Diff Body Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body fluid
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL 

Collection Instructions: Invert several times to prevent clotting.

Additional Information: Indicate specimen source. Specimen is stable and acceptable up to 1 hour after collection at room temperature.

Stability

24 hours Refrigerated

Reference Range

Reference ranges are not established. 

Body fluid cell counts include: WBC count, RBC count, and a 5 part differential.

Instrumentation

Sysmex XN 350

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter

Test Schedule/Analytical Time/ Test Priority

Daily / Same day / Available STAT

CPT (s)

89050