Cell Count, Body Fluid

General Information

Lab Name
Cell Count and Diff, Fluid
Lab Code
FCCNT
Epic Name
Cell Count and Diff, Fluid
Description
If specimen is DPL, see DPLCC; If specimen is CSF, see CCCNT
Synonyms
Ascitic fluid count, Peritoneal fluid count, Pleural fluid count, Synovial (joint) fluid count
Components

Interpretation

Method
Manual
Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Ascitic fluid, Peritoneal fluid, Pleural fluid, Synovial (joint) fluid
Collection
Any Fluid added to 3 mL LAVENDER HEMOGARD. Mix well and send to laboratory immediately.
Exceptions:  CSF (see CCCNT) and DPL (see DPLCC)
Quantity
Requested: 2 mL fluid
Minimum: 1 mL fluid

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Login and forward sample to Hematology
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

UW-NW Main Lab
206-668-1344

UW Medical Center – Northwest
1550 N 115th Street, A200
Seattle, WA 98133

UW-MT Hematology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
88108, 89051
LOINC
34557-9
Interfaced Order Code
UOW3849