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Test Code ANALYBF Body Fluid Analysis

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: Cell Count w/rflx Diff, BF
  • Medinet Ref Code: BFANALY
  • OV Code: BF*ANALYBF

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Automated cell count on Sysmex XN3000

The count includes a total nucleated cell count. If >10 nucleated cells are present, a manual differential will be performed.

Specimen Requirements

Please submit the following:

 

EDTA Tube

1 mL of body fluid in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). (Clotted specimens or fluid from abcesses are not acceptable.)

Note:  Indicate specimen source on request form.

 

 

 

Reference Values

Reported in mm3

No established reference range

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89050