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Cell Count and Differential, CSF, Tube 3

Test Code
CSF3


Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB2236


Includes
CSF WBC Count
CSF RBC Count
CSF Neutrophils
CSF Lymphocytes
CSF Macrophages
CSF Eosinophils
CSF Blast
CSF Atyplical Cell
CSF Intracellular Bacteria
CSF NRBC
CSF Heomosiderin
CSF Ependymal


Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Collection Container: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 2 mL




Instructions
  1. Collect in a sterile tube (no additives).
  2. Send to lab immediately.


Transport Container
Sterile container


Specimen Stability

Do not reject samples.  Forward samples to testing department to be evaluated.

Room temperature: Not defined
Refrigerated: 4 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted, high viscosity




Setup Schedule

Daily




Report Available

1 day




Reference Range
See laboratory report


Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031




Last Updated: March 27, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, March 27, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.