Test Code PTCC Peritoneal Fluid Cell Count/Diff
Performing Laboratory
Central Vermont Medical Center
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red Top
Acceptable:
Collection Instructions:
1. Place 1ml of fluid into Red Top tube.
2. Send Remaining fluid to Lab.
3. Deliver to Lab ASAP.
Volume
1 ml
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 hr
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Specimen Type
Fluid
Container
LAV