Cell Counts - Non CSF - other (Body Fluid Cell Count)
Container Type
| Test ID |
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LAB209 |
| EPIC Order |
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BODY FLUID CELL COUNT |
| CPT Code(s) |
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89051 |
| Group/Individual Test |
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Group |
| Laboratory |
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Core Laboratory |
| Tube Station |
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30 Routine: 888 STAT |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
1.5 mL fluid; See Comments |
| Availability |
Routine: |
24 hrs/day |
|
STAT: |
YES |
| Turnaround Time |
Routine: |
2 hrs |
|
STAT: |
1 hr |
| Reference Range |
Normal: |
| Appearance: |
pale yellow (BAL=colorless, clear) |
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| Cell counts: |
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| Pleural fluid: |
Nucleated <1000/µL |
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| Peritoneal fluid: |
Nucleated <300/µL |
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| Peritoneal lavage: |
Nucleated <100/µL |
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| Pericardial fluid: |
Nucleated <1000/µL |
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| Synovial fluid: |
Nucleated <200/µL |
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| Differential: |
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| Pleural fluid: |
<50% lymphocytes |
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| Peritoneal fluid: |
<25% neutrophils |
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| Bronchoalveolar lavage: |
Global "normal" values are not available due to the effects of specimen processing, lavage technique, and cigarette smoking. Macrophages constitute the largest percentage of cells normally obtained. |
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| Synovial fluid: |
<25% neutrophils
no crystals seen |
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Critical: |
Blasts, Abnormal Cells, Microorganisms*, Monosodium Urate Crystals, Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystals
*not critical in non-sterile specimen (BAL)
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| Comments |
- Use Heparin Anticoagulant to Prevent Clotting
- Deliver immediately in screw top tube - SYRINGE OR BAG NOT ACCEPTABLE
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Reviewed by J. Carr on November 25, 2025
