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Collection Requirements
Source: Synovial fluid
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 1 mL
Source: Body fluids other than Synovial fluid
Container:
Preferred: sterile cup/syringe
Acceptable: EDTA lavender (recommended if the specimen is likely to clot)
Volume: 1 mL
Special Instructions
If not performed within 4 hours, seal tightly and store at 2-8°C
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Availability
STAT
Routine
Includes
Appearance, WBC, RBC, and Diff if indicated
Algorithm
Reflex to differential if ≥ 5 TNC’s
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: body fluid; do not spin
Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Hematology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Sysmex or Manual Microscopy
Reference Ranges
The reference range and other method performance specifications have not been established for this specimen type. Interpret results with caution.
CPT
89050
86051 (if differential is reported)