Body Fluid Cell Count*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Body Fluid Cell Count

Specimen Type: Body fluid
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Invert several times to prevent clotting.

Additional Information: Indicate specimen source. Specimen is stable and acceptable up to 1 hour after collection at room temperature.

Manual

All body fluids include a WBC cell count. Differential performed only if WBC count is ≥ 10 WBC's/mcl.

CSF includes the RBC count as well.

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Ambient

No established reference values

Daily

Available STAT

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