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HelpTest Code ASCCT Body Fluid Cell Count, Peritoneal Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Reference Values
| Peritoneal Fluid | ||
|---|---|---|
| Transudates | Exudates | |
| Gross Examination |
Yellow Clear |
Yellow Cloudy, Turbid |
| WBC Count | <300/µL | >300/µL |
| RBC Count | 0 /µL | 0 /µL |
| Differential | <25% Neutrophils | 25% Neutrophils |
| *Mesothelial cells and macrophages may also be present. | ||
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Manual
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89050