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HelpTest Code LAB2701 Cell Count and Differential, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Additional Codes
| Test Name EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
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| CSF CELL COUNT & DIFF | LAB2701 | CFANL |
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, Moose Lake Hospital Lab, Sandtsone 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-Cell count
89051-Differential
Reference Values
WBCs
Neonates: 0-30 cells/cu mm
Adults: 0-5 mononuclear cells/cu mm
RBCs
None seen
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CSF Differential |
Adults: |
% Lymphocytes: 40-80 |
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% Monocytes: 15-45 |
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% Neutrophils: 0-6 |
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Neonates: |
% Lymphocytes: 5-35 |
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% Monocytes: 50-90 |
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% Neutrophils: 0-8** |
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** High risk neonates without meningitis may have up to 60% Neutrophils |
Specimen:
Color - Colorless
Clarity - Clear