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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB210 Cell Count, Body Fluid

Reporting Title

Cell Count w/Diff Body fluid

Methodology

Cell Count and Differential

This test is used for macroscopic and microscopic examination of a body fluid for the detection of a pathologic condition such as malignancy or infection.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH, GMC, DH, MH, SH, BH and OBH Core Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit 5 mL to 10 mL of body fluid in a screw-capped, plastic container. Do not centrifuge. Forward promptly at ambient temperature only. Do not refrigerate.

Note:  Indicate specimen source on container and request form.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient :OK

Refrigerate: NO

Frozen: NO

Reference Values

PERICARDIAL

<500 *WBC/Nuc Cells/mm3

<25% Polys

0 RBCs

PERITONEAL

<500 *WBC/Nuc Cells/mm3

<25% Polys

100,000 RBCs/Nuc Cells/mm3

PLEURAL

1,000 *WBC/Nuc Cells/mm3

<25% Polys

0 RBCs

Abnormal and/or malignant cells are reviewed by a clinical pathologist prior to releasing results.

WBC/Nucleated (Nuc) Cell count includes mesothelial and other non-WBC/Nuc cells as reflected in the differential.

Cytology and/or Flowcytology is performed at the discretion of the pathologist.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89051