Test Code BFCA Cell Analysis, Body Fluid

Performing Laboratory

North Ottawa Community Hospital

Specimen Type: Body fluid
Container/Tube: Green top (heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Indicate specimen source.

Varies according to fluid type.

Critical value (automatic call-back):

WBC

<1 year: >30 cells/mUL

>1 year: >20 cells/mUL

GRAM STAIN

Any malignant cell, blast cell, or microorganism

Monday through Sunday

Hemacytometer

Includes cell count and differential.

Ambient

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