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Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | CCFLD |
| EPIC | LAB209 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
The detection of infections, hemorrhage and cellular abnormalities
Method Name
Hemocytometer
Impedance
Light Microscopy
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be issued
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Profile Information
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Individual Test Description |
|---|
| APPEARANCE, FLUID |
| BANDS, PERCENT, FLUID |
| BASOPHILS, PERCENT, FLUID |
| EOSINOPHILS, PERCENT, FLUID |
| ERYTHROCYTES, FLUID |
| FLUID TYPE |
| HISTIOCYTES, PERCENT, FLUID |
| LEUKOCYTES, FLUID |
| LYMPHOCYTES, PERCENT, FLUID |
| MESOTHELIAL CELLS, PERCENT, FLUID |
| MONOCYTE / MACROPHAGE, PERCENT, FLUID |
| MONOHISTIOCYTES, PERCENT, FLUID |
| POLYMORPHONUCLEAR CELLS, PERCENT, FLUID |
| SUPERNATANT |
| TUBE NUMBER (CSF) |
Please note: Multiple tubes are submitted for CSF (typically 4).
If the red blood cell count performed on Tube 4 of a CSF collection (or the highest number tube) is > 50/mm3 a cell count (and differential if indicated) will automatically be reflexed to be completed on Tube 1 (or the lowest number tube).
Specimen Type
Body Fluid – Acceptable Fluid Types:
- CSF
- Peritoneal
- Pericardial
- Ventricular
- Pleural
- Other: BAL
Preferred Container
CSF Screw-capped Sterile Vial – CSF Specimens
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) – Other Fluid Types
Preferred Volume
Body Fluid: 1 mL (CSF Screw-capped Sterile Vial)
Body Fluid: 1 mL (Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin))
Body Fluid: 1 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))
Minimum Volume
Body Fluid: 0.5 mL (CSF Screw-capped Sterile Vial)
Body Fluid: 0.5 mL (Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin))
Body Fluid: 0.5 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Deliver to NorDx Hematology ASAP.
2. Cell counts may be falsely decreased if there is a delay in testing.
3. Send refrigerated if delivery to lab is greater than 1 hour; otherwise send at ambient temperature.
4. Indicate source of specimen on request form.
Acceptable Fluid Types:
- CSF
- Peritoneal
- Pericardial
- Ventricular
- Pleural
- Other: BAL
Add On Capable
Not Permitted
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 89050 | Cell Count, Miscellaneous Body Fluids (eg: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Joint Fluid), Except Blood | |
| 89051 | Cell Count with Differential Count, Miscellaneous Body Fluids (eg: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Joint Fluid), Except Blood | if Indicated |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin) – Other Fluid Types
Rejection Information
Clotted specimens may be rejected as clots invalidate quantitative count
Clinical Significance
If WBC’s are present in a significant volume a differential will automatically be performed, changing the CPT code and charges to a cell count with differential.