Test Code PLCC Pleural Fluid Cell Count/Diff
Performing Laboratory
Central Vermont Medical Center
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lav Top
Acceptable:
Collection Instructions:
1. Place 1 ml of fluid into a lav top (Mix well).
2. Send remaining fluid to Lab.
3. Deliver to Lab ASAP.
Volume
2 ml
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 hr
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Specimen Type
FLUID
Container
LAV