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WBC (White Blood Cell Count) - Spinal Fluid (CSF)

Message
Hematology


Test Code
WBCSF


Alias/See Also
Spinal Fluid Cell Count


Preferred Specimen
Spinal Fluid Cell Count


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
Specimen should be delivered to lab STAT


Clinical Significance
A body fluid cell count and differential is the quantitative study of erythrocytes and nucleated cells in cerebrospinal fluid, serous
fluids, synovial fluids, and other body fluids to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma, infection, malignancy, and various other
diseases.




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.