Cell Count, Peritoneal Fluid PETCT

Method(s) Cell Count
Specimen Required
Collect One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube.
Transport 2 mL peritoneal fluid at 20-25°C.
Remarks

Mix the tube 8-10 times to avoid clotting

Stability Refrigerated: 8 hours
Unacceptable Conditions

Quantity not sufficient or collected in the incorrect tube are unacceptable for testing.

Schedule Daily
Billing Code 4010063
CPTCode 89051
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval
ComponentReference Interval
Differential
RBC
Total Nucleated Count
See Laboratory Report
0/microliter
0-300/microliter
No Appointment Necessary
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12 Patient Service Centers in Central New York.

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