Cell Count and Differential, CSF
Abbrev Code: | CCSF | ||
Order Code: | LAB212 | Order Name: | Cell Count with Differential CSF |
Synonyms: | Cerebrospinal Fluid, Analysis; Spinal Fluid Cell Count; CSF Cell Count and Differential | ||
CPT Codes: | 89050 x1, 89051 x1 | ||
Test Includes: | Color, RBC, WBC, differential | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | CSF |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | Submit less if unable to obtain 1 mL |
Container: | Sterile tube Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Causes for Rejection: | Clotted specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not process. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature to arrive ASAP. Refrigerate samples if shipping is delayed. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Hematology (Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Range, Ridges, Southdale, St. John's, UMMC East Bank, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
CSF Leukocyte Count
Note: Differentials will not be performed on WBC counts of 5 or less.
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Use: | Evaluation for bacterial or viral encephalitis, meningitis, meningoencephalitis, mycobacterial or fungal infection, primary or secondary malignancy, leukemia/malignant lymphoma of CNS, trauma, vascular occlusive disease, heredofamilial and/or degenerative processes. |
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