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HelpTest Code LAB210 Fluid Cell Count
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
An aid in the diagnosis of joint disease, systemic disease, inflammation, malignancy, infection, and trauma.
Request must state collection site. Includes Differential if indicated.
Collect
Fluid- Source must be indicated.
Collection Device
EDTA Lavender Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Request must state collection site. Includes Differential if indicated.
Specimen Volume
3 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | Deliver to Laboratory ASAP |
| Refrigerated | Deliver to Laboratory ASAP |
| BAL Fluids | 36 hours @ Room Temp |
**Must be transported to lab ASAP. Any testing performed after 24 hours should have a comment attached to the results stating “Delay between collection and testing is greater than 24 hours, results may be affected”
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
| STAT | 1 Hour |
Methodology
IDMH & AOMC: Hemocytometer
AOMC: Digital flow morphology, auto-particle recognition
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/24/2025
7/11/25 AP
7/31/2025 JLH