Test Code CNTCSF CSF Cell Count
Specimen Type
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container
Sterile CSF Tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Stability
1 hour at 20-25°C
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimens at room temperature or at 2-8°C.
Expected Turn Around Time
1 hour
CPT
89051
Result Information
Result Name |
Clarity CSF |
Color CSF |
Xanthochrom CSF |
RBC CSF |
WBC CSF |
Seg Neut CSF |
Band Neut CSF |
Lymphocyte CSF |
Monocyte CSF |
Eosinophil CSF |
Basophil CSF |
Ependymal CSF |
Unident Cell |
Special Instructions
Specimen tubes must have indication of the order of collection.
Specimen must be walked to Lab and logged into receipt book. Do not send via tube system.