Cell Count, Miscellaneous Fluid MISCT
| Method(s) | Cell Count |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube. |
| Transport | 2 mL fluid at 20-25ºC. |
| Remarks | Mix the tube 8-10 times to avoid clotting |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 8 hours |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Quantity not sufficient or collected in the incorrect tube are unacceptable for testing. |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 4010060 |
| CPTCode | 89051 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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See Laboratory Report. |
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