Cell Count, Body Fluid

Methodology

Manual Cell Count and Differential Examination
Includes appearance, color, microscopic examination for RBCs and WBCs, and differential cell count.

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Hematology

Specimen Type: Pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, or synovial fluid

Container/Tube: Green Top (Lithium Heparin)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Clotted specimen is not acceptable.

Additional Information: Indicate specimen source.

Ambient

Varies

Monday through Sunday

89050