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LAB3928
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Microcapillary
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive and be tested within 1 hour of collection.
Specimen Type: Body fluid - Pericardial, Peritoneal, Pleural
Container/Tube: Sterile container or lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information: Fluid type and date and time of collection are required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
No established reference values
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared
or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used
per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
85013