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HelpTest Code BF21 Differential, Fluid
Clinical Information
Assists in diagnosis of disease states involving body fluids such as malignancy, infection, inflammation, bleeding, trauma, etc.
Synonym
- FPDIFF
Profile Information
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Neutrophils Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Lymphocytes Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Monocytes/Macrphages Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Mesothelial Cells Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Eosinophils Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Basophils Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Plasma Cells Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Malignant Cells Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Blasts Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Lymphoma Cells Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Synovial Lining Cells Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| NRBCs Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
| Other Cells Relative (Fluid) | No | No |
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top, Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Reference Values
Blasts Relative (Fluid)
0%
Malignant Cells Relative (Fluid)
0%
Lymphoma Cells Relative (Fluid)
0%
Method Description
Microscopic evaluation of body fluid cells is performed by reviewing a Wright-stained body fluid cytospin slide using a brightfield microscope.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
May be up to 4 days if path review is performed.
Reporting Name
Body Fluid Differential/Path Interpretation
CPT Code Information
89051
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