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CSF Cell Count w/Diff

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Cell Count w/ Diff CSF

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Stability

15 minutes at Room Temp

Reference Range

Reference ranges are not established. 

CSF cell counts include: WBC count, RBC count, and a 5 part differential, if WBCs are present.

Units of measurement are dependant upon automated or manual counting methodology.

Instrumentation

Sysmex XN 1000 or Manual Hematology Techniques

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter or Hemacytometer counting chamber

Test Schedule/Analytical Time/ Test Priority

Daily / Same day / Available STAT

CPT (s)

89051