Fluid Cell Count, DPL

General Information

Lab Name
Fluid Cell Count, DPL
Lab Code
DPLCC
Epic Name
Cell Count, Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
Synonyms
Cell Count-DPL
Components

Interpretation

Method
Manual
Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage (DPL)
Collection
Collect Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage (DPL), add to 3 mL LAVENDER HEMOGARD
Quantity
Requested: Entire sample
Minimum: 1 mL DPL

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Take immediately to Hematology.  
Note:  A differential [DPLDF] will be added by Hematology Lab if  >500 Nucleated cells are present.
SPS: See FCCNT for all other body fluid cell counts, except CSF [CCCNT]
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Hematology(H)
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes
Performing Location(s)
HMC Hematology
206-520-4600

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
89050
LOINC
18723-7