Cell Count - Pleural Fluid
| Test Name | Cell Count - Pleural Fluid |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | CELLCPL |
| Specimen Type |
Pleural Fluid |
| Collection Container | Lavender- 2 - 4 mL |
| Container Information |
Lavender Tube
 |
| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule |
24/7 |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Turnaround times are posted in DOCS/Laboratory Turn Around Times DOCS# 9580 |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval |
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| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
Testing Included: Total Nucleated Cell Count/Differential Red Blood Cell Count Specimens received more than 2 hours post collection are subject to cellular degradation. |
| Storage and Transport | All fluids must be sent to the lab immediately after collection at ambient temperature. |
| Test Referred To | On-site, BGH Laboratory |
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