Test Code CCTF, DFF Cell Count and Differential, Body Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Manual WBC and RBC Counts/Wright-Stained Cytocentrifuge Preparation for Differential

Specimen must arrive within 4 hours of collection.

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or a sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of body fluid

Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: If there is a delay in transport of >4 hours, send specimen refrigerated.

Note: Indicate specimen source.

Varies with type of fluid, stage, and type of disease

Monday through Sunday

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