- YFCT
Body Fluid Cell Count and Differential
Specimen:
Test Code
YFCT
Specimen Name
Body Fluid Cell Count and Differential
Collect
1-EDTA
Also acceptable Plain Red Top
Also acceptable Plain Red Top
Submit
5 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Fluid Refrigerated
Special Handling
Must be received at PSPC same day as collected.
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.
Acceptable fluids peritoneal, pleural, pericardial, synovial, or peritoneal dialysate.
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.
Acceptable fluids peritoneal, pleural, pericardial, synovial, or peritoneal dialysate.
Rejection Criteria
Specimen submitted in a syringe with a needle attached. Non-sterile or leaking containers.
Stability
Ambient 8 hours; Refrigerated 48 hours; Frozen Unacceptable
Methodology
Sysmex XN 9000 Series
Cytocentrifuge slide for Wright stained differential
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
1-2 days
CPT Codes
- 89051
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