Body Fluid Cell Count
- LIS Mnemonic: BFCC
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) except CSF
Volume Required
2 mL.
Minimum Required
1 mL.
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
Room Temperature. 12 hours from time of collection
Unacceptable conditions
Body fluids > 12 hours old.Totally clotted specimens.
Reported
Stat 90 Min.Routine 2 hrs.
Reflex Testing
BFD - differential on body fluid will be ordered if WBC > 6/cumm.
CPT
89050,89051 = body fluid diff
Remarks
All fluids except CSF, send in Lavender top tube.Diff will automatically be done if WBC > 6/cumm.
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