Specimen Requirements
Title
CELL COUNT, BODY FLUID
Specimen Requirement
Collect specimen using aseptic technique/purple top tube.
MUST indicate type of body fluid on requisition.
Methodology
Stability
24hrs Refrigerated
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
24hrs
Clinical Use
Evaluation of body fluids for the presence of WBCs and RBCs.
Test Code
BFCT