colleenbennett Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 There are several sources that state that the counting of RBCs has little diagnostic value in serous fluids. The big exception being in peritoneal lavage specimens in order to confirm intra-abdominal bleeding. Does everyone still perform RBC counts on serous fluids? I am hoping to discontinue the use of exact counts and replace it with a range. I have sources to back it up but would like to see if there are other laboratories that have discontinued providing the RBC count. References:Rodak B, Fristsma G, Doig K: Hematology Clinical Principles and Applications, 3rd Ed. Saunders, St. Louis, 2007.Strasinger SK, DiLorenzo MS, Urinalysis and Body Fluids, 4th ed. F.A. Davis, Philadelphia, 2001.Kjeldsberg C, Knight J, Body Fluids, 3rd Ed. ASCP Press, Chicago, 1993.Walters J, Analysis of Body Fluids Self-Study Course #116, CACMLE, Denver, 2004.Thank you,Colleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMILLER Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We do not routinely do RBC counts for any fluids other than CSF. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nziegler Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 CLSI document H56 "Body Fluid Analysis for Cellular Composition; Approved Guideline" states for pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal fluids that the red cell count is of little diagnostic value. (pp32-33) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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