Test Name
Fluid Cell Count and Differential
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Hematology
Fluid TypeFluid
Test Includes
Nucleated Cell Count, Red Blood Count, and Differential
Specimen Tube Type Transport3 ml fluid in Lavender Top or Specimen Collection Container
Summary Test NameFluid Cell Count and Differential
Transport TimeShould be received in lab within two hours of collection
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability2 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume2 ml Fluid
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseRefrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsR 4 hours S 2 hours
Reference ValueNo Normal Range defined