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Test Code BF COUNT Cell Count Body Fluid

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Lavender

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 1.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Processing Instructions

Place a minimum of 0.5 mL Body Fluid in a EDTA Lavender Top tube. Synovial Fluid treated with hyaluronidase prior to analysis

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

Methodology

Automated Microphotography

CPT(s)

89051

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Hematology

Cerner Test Code

BF COUNT