Cell Count, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB210
Methodology
Manual Cell Count and Differential Examination
Includes appearance, color, microscopic examination for RBCs and WBCs, and differential cell count.
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Hematology
Specimen Requirements
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.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89050