Laboratory: | Hematology |
Test Name: |
CELL COUNT (PLEURAL, PERITONEAL, PERICARDIAL, ASCITES) - CAPD - (Fl)
Test Code:
HFLD
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Clinical Information: |
Test performed at: HSC, SBH, and WL Hematology Laboratories
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Collection Devices: |
Deliver immediately to the Laboratory.
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Specimen Required: |
Fluid: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Fluid: 1.0 mL
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Referral: |
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Requisition: | |
Reference Values: |
See Report.
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Availability: |
Daily or Stat
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See Also: | |
More Information: |
For HSC: CAPD (Chronic Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysate) and/or peritoneal drainage may require culture and cell counts. Send to Microbiology Lab for culture prior to Hematology Lab for cell counts.
For SBH and WL: A separate specimen must accompany the Hematology Requisition if Microbiology testing is required. |