CSF Cell Count w/Diff
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