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Test Code LAB2090 Cell Count, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
CSF CELL COUNT LAB2090 CFCEL

 

Methodology

Hemacytometer Count

Includes WBCs and RBCs.

Specimen Requirements

Deliver to LABORATORY STAT. Test should be performed within 1 hour of collection.

 

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid

Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 1 hour/Refrigerate OK/Frozen NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Hematology -

Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab

East Region: Deer River Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab

West Region: Fargo Hospital Lab, Fosston Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89050

Reference Values

Color: Colorless

Clarity: Clear

WBCs

Neonates: 0-30 cells/cu mm

Adults: 0-5 mononuclear cells/cu mm

RBCs

None seen