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Test Code FANAL Body Fluid Analysis

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Panel Test includes:

  • Body Fluid Type
  • Body Fluid Color 
  • Body Fluid Appearance
  • Body Fluid Supernatant
  • Body Fluid Total RBC Count
  • Body Fluid Total WBC Count

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.0-mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen:  Body fluid

Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours
STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour