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Test Code LAB2414 FLUID WBC

Important Note

This test is not available on abscess or cyst fluids without a pathologist's approval.

 

Specimens received in lab the within 2 hours of collection are preferred.

Specimens received after 2 hours but within 24 hours of collection will be accepted.

 

We do not perform FCC's on Biliary Fluid (Bile Fluid).  We do perform crystal identification which includes the presence or absence of WBC and RBC but not a count or a diff.  If the floors want a cell count on biliary fluid they need to order a Non-Gyn cytology test and send a paper req with a cell count for cytology, similar to a cyst or abscess specimen.

 

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 87205

Methodology

Includes microscopic examination for WBCs.

This test is also included in Synovial Fluid, Routine (SYNA and MISC), Spinal Fluid, Neurologic (SPFN and SFSC), and Spinal Fluid, Routine (SPFR and SFSC).

Order this test if the request is not part of a profile (ie, Spinal Fluid, Routine (SPFR and SFSC).

Performing Laboratory

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Hematology

Specimen Requirements

Specimens received in lab the within 2 hours of collection are preferred.

Specimens received after 2 hours but within 24 hours of collection will be accepted.

 

Submit 2 to 3 mL of body fluid in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. (Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)

Note: Indicate specimen source.

Reference Values

CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF)

Normal adult CSF contains 0-5 WBCs/cmm.

The number in children is higher, up to 30 mononuclear cells/mL can be considered normal in newborns.

CSF WBC

Critical value (automatic call-back): >10/cmm

OTHER FLUIDS

No established reference values