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Fluid Cell Count - Hydrocele

Source Hydrocele Fluid
Mnemonic FLOTHERCC
Specimen Requirements See Body Fluid Collection Guidelines

Aspirate 3-4 mL of fluid in 4 mL lavender top EDTA tube.
Mix well by inverting tube 6-8 times.
Specimen Handling Process fluid in the same manner as Fluid Cell Count - Synovial.
Additional Information

Hydrocele is an accumulation of fluid in any saclike cavity or duct, specifically the testis or along the spermatic cord.

 

Testing Location Hematology-All Sites
Testing Frequency
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Reference Interval