TLC (Fluid)

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A laboratory test that measures the total white blood cell count in body fluids to detect infection or inflammation.

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Test Details

Also Known As

Total Leukocyte Count Fluid Test, WBC Count in Body Fluid, Fluid TLC Test, Leukocyte Count Fluid Analysis, Body Fluid Cell Count

Sample Type

Blood

Gender

Male, Female

Age Group

All Ages

Pathology

Test Code

The TLC (Fluid) test estimates the total number of leukocytes (white blood cells) present in body fluids such as pleural, ascitic, cerebrospinal, synovial, or pericardial fluid. Elevated TLC levels indicate inflammation or infection, while very high counts may suggest bacterial infection, malignancy, or severe inflammatory conditions. This test is crucial for differentiating infectious from non-infectious causes of fluid accumulation and is often interpreted alongside differential cell count and biochemical analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To detect infection, inflammation, or disease in body cavity fluids.

Pleural, ascitic, synovial, cerebrospinal, and pericardial fluids.

It may suggest infection, inflammation, malignancy, or autoimmune conditions.

Fasting is not required.

It is usually performed along with differential count and biochemical tests.

Results are evaluated with clinical findings and other lab parameters.

TLC (Fluid)