Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Count
Order Name
CSF COUNT
Test Number: 0800075
Revision Date 02/01/2024
Test Number: 0800075
Revision Date 02/01/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Appearance of CSF
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Visual | 10333-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (1) | |||
| Instructions | Deliver to lab as soon as possible. Tube 3 will be used for cell count unless there are less than 3 tubes or a different tube is specified. Stability - 24hrs Refrigerated. Rejection Criteria: Specimens received in improper containers, specimens that are received frozen, clotted, or have exceeded stability. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Used to aid in the diagnosis of infectious disease and cerebral bleeding. |
| Notes | Testing includes a cellular differential if indicated. |
| CPT Code(s) | 89051 |
| Lab Section | Hematology |