CLSI H56 P : 1ED 2005

Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Standard Precautions
3 Definitions
4 Preanalytical Variables
5 Specimen Collection
   5.1 Cerebrospinal Fluid
   5.2 Serous Fluid
   5.3 Synovial Fluid
   5.4 Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
6 Specimen Handling and Transport
   6.1 CSF
   6.2 Serous Fluids
   6.3 Synovial Fluids
   6.4 BAL
7 Quantative Assessment
   7.1 Manual Counting
   7.2 Automated Methods
8 Morphology Assessment
   8.1 Slide Preparation
   8.2 Identification of Morphologic Constituents
   8.3 Evaluation of Nucleated Cell Subtypes
   8.4 Physician Review
   8.5 Result Reporting
9 Fluid Types
   9.1 Cerebrospinal Fluid
   9.2 Serous (Pleural, Peritoneal, Pericardial)
   9.3 Synovial Fluid
   9.4 Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid
10 Additional Studies
   10.1 Immunologic Studies
   10.2 Flow Cytometric Studies
   10.3 Cytogenetic Analysis
11 Sample Storage After Completion of Testing
12 Quality Control and Quality Assurance
   12.1 Quality Control
   12.2 Quality Assurance
   12.3 Proficiency Testing (External Quality Assessment)
   12.4 Continuous Education and Training
References
Appendix A. Reagent Formulations
Appendix B. Interpretation of Cell Types
The Quality System Approach
Related CLSI/NCCLS Publications

Specifies the recommendations for collection and transport of body fluids, numeration and identification of cellular components, and guidance for qualitative and quantitative assessment of body fluid.