Abbreviation: FCT
Specimen Type: Fluid
Storage Temperature: Refrigerated
Tubes / Containers: Purple top tube (EDTA)
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YFCT
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed daily, routine, STAT / Reported same day
Additional Information: Peritoneal fluid (abdominal fluid, ascites fluid & paracentesis fluid) Pleural fluid Pericardial fluid Synovial fluid (Joint & prosthetic joint fluids) Peritoneal Dialysate Fluid Specimen must be labeled with patient name, hospital number, date & time collected and name of person who collected specimen. Order must state the specific site that the specimen was aspirated from. Test Includes: Total Volume, color, turbidity, RBC count, WBC count and cytospin differential.