CELL COUNT, CSF

Test Code

LAB212

CPT Codes
89051

Includes

Nucleated cell count, red blood cell count, color, characteristic, and differential.

Preferred Specimen

CSF in sterile vial

Instructions

Cell count and differential will be performed on only one tube, tube four is best practice. If subarachnoid hemorrhageis suspected, an additional red cell count only can be performed if requested. Required for Testing: 1 mL fluid

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: Unstable, testing should be performed within 2 hours of collection Refrigerated: 24 hours

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

Clotted specimen

Methodology
Manual/Light Microscopy/Automated Count (if sample meets criteria)

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Reference Range

AGE	Normal Values
>56 Days	< 5 nucleated cells
30-56 Days	<9 nucleated cells
0-29 Days	< 19 nucleated cells

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.

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