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Test Code FCT Cell Count with Differential, Body Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Hematology

Methodology

Manual Cell Count and Differential Examination
Includes appearance, color, microscopic examination for RBCs and WBCs, and differential cell count.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body fluid
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Varies

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours