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CELL COUNT AND DIFF, CSF

Message
If CJD is suspected - please contact the Laboratory


Test Code
CELL COUNT/DIFF,CSF(NEL)


CPT Codes
89051

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Transport Container
PLASTIC STERILE COLLECTION TUBE #3 IN COLLECTION OF CSF SAMPLE


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature and refrigerated: STAT testing recommended due to cellular degeneration upon standing. Viability of specimen will be determined when it is received in the laboratory.


 


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



Last Updated: August 15, 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.