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HelpTest Code BFCC Body Fluid Cell Count
Useful For
Screening to identify the presence of disease and aid in diagnosis.
Synonyms/Keywords
Cell Count Body Fluid, BF Cell CtSpecimen Requirements
| Fasting Required |
Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Body Fluid (Not CSF) | EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) | 2 mL | 1 mL | 0.3 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Fluid transferred immediately into lavender top tube. Mix by inverting tube 3-4 times. Specimen must be delivered to the laboratory promptly after collection. Indicate collection time.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid (Not CSF) | Ambient | <24 Hours |
| Refrigerated | <24 Hours |
Rejection Criteria
| Totally clotted samples | |
|---|---|
| Samples received in liquid dental transport medium |
Test Components
Total Nucleated Cell Count (WBC), Red Blood Cell Count
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | TNC-BF = 0-200/uL RBC-BF = 0/uL |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Hematology
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam |
Monday through Sunday |
Less than 2 hours |
Laser Flow Cytometry/Sysmex XN-2000 |
| Weston |
Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Unicel Beckman Coulter DxH, Manual Chamber Count, Cytospin |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Manual Chamber Count, Cytospin |
| Park Falls |
Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Manual Chamber Count, Cytospin |
| Ladysmith Medical Center | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Manual Chamber Count, Cytospin |
| Lakeview Medical Center | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Manual Chamber Count, Cytospin |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | 2-4 hours | Unicel Beckman Coulter DxH800, Manual Chamber Count, Cytospin |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Manual Chamber Count, Cytospin |
| Neillsville | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Manual Chamber Count, Cytospin |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89050 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89050 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner |
Body Fluid Cell Count |