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Cell Count & Differential CSF

Test Summary

CSF examination is helpful in the detection and diagnosis of central nervous system disease such as acute bacterial meningitis, encephalomyelitis, polyneuritis, brain tumor, cerebral thrombosis and hemorrhage.

Aliases

CC &
Diff CSF
Cell Count and Diff (CSF)
Cell Count/Differential (CSF)
CSF Cell Count
Spinal Fluid Cell Count

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL CSF in sterile container.

Minimum Volume

1 mL CSF in sterile collection kit tubes

Instructions

Deliver to MVH Laboratory immediately. Call transportation (937) 297-8262 option 1 for STAT pickup.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

CSF Collection Tube Kit

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated = 2 hours
No specimen will be rejected due to specimen stability

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

CSFCT

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB091

Includes

CSF Cell count and Differential are performed.

CPT Code

89051

Billing Code

300846

CPT Statement

Methodology

Automated Counting and Manual microscopic review

FDA Status

FDA approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Hematology

Reference Range

See Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday - Saturday; RFMVH; Report available: 1 day