Test Name

CELL COUNTS, FLUID

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

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Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

HEMATOLOGY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

4

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

SAMPLE TYPE: Fluids like pleural, peritoneal (=ascitic), synovial fluid etc. in sterile plain tubes. EXACT sample type must be specified.

Clinical Utility

Assessment of pleural effusions, joint effusions, ascites and peritonitis.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026