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
Expected Turn Around Time
1 hour
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimens at room temperature or at 2-8°C.
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.