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Test Code BF ANAL Cell Count and Differential, Fluid

Methodology

Note:  1. For spinal fluid cell count order #CSF CNT “Cell Count and Differential, Spinal Fluid.”

2. #PATH CHRG “Crystal Identification, Joint Fluid” will be performed on joint fluid only by pathology at an additional charge.

Performing Laboratory

Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus

Specimen Requirements

1 mL to 2 mL of body fluid. Send specimen in a screw-capped, sterile vial. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note:  Indicate specimen source on specimen container and request form.

Reference Values

Differential performed on ≥10 WBC/cmm

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89050-cell count

89051-cell count with differential (if applicable)