Cell Count and Differential, CSF
| Sunquest Code: | CCSF | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB212 | Epic Name: | Cell Count with Differential CSF |
| Synonyms: | Cerebrospinal Fluid, Analysis; Spinal Fluid Cell Count; CSF Cell Count and Differential | ||
| 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 (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 (Fairview Range - FRMC, UMMC-East Bank, Fairview Lakes - FLMC, Fairview Ridges - FRH, Fairview Northland - FNMC, Fairview Southdale - FSH, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Grand Itasca GICH) |
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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