Cell Count and Differential, Fluid, Other

Cell Count and Differential, Fluid, Other

Test Code

20913
89051
20913
89051
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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Clinical Significance

Cell Count and Differential, Fluid, Other - Immunologic, mechanical, chemical or bacteriologic damage may alter the permeability of the membrane and capillaries to produce varying degrees of inflammatory response.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • Color, Appearance, Total Nucleated Cell Count, Neutrophils %, Lymphocytes %, Monocyte/Macrophage %, Eosinophils %, Basophils %, Mesothelial %

Methodology

Automated analyzer and/or Manual Microscopic examination

Reference Range(s)

Color Not established

Appearance

 Not established

Total Nucleated Cell Count

 Not established
Neutrophils, % Not established
Lymphocytes, % Not established
Monocyte/Macrophage, % Not established
Eosinophils, % Not established
Basophils, % Not established
Mesothelial, % Not established

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Color, Appearance, Total Nucleated Cell Count, Neutrophils %, Lymphocytes %, Monocyte/Macrophage %, Eosinophils %, Basophils %, Mesothelial %

Methodology

Automated analyzer and/or Manual Microscopic examination

Reference Range(s)

Color Not established

Appearance

 Not established

Total Nucleated Cell Count

 Not established
Neutrophils, % Not established
Lymphocytes, % Not established
Monocyte/Macrophage, % Not established
Eosinophils, % Not established
Basophils, % Not established
Mesothelial, % Not established
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL fluid collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Bronchial wash, bronchial lavage or plastic vial

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: 48 hours
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
3 mL fluid collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Bronchial wash, bronchial lavage or plastic vial
1 mL
EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Clotted
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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