CSF Cell Count

Test Code
CSFCT


CPT Codes
89051

Includes
CSF Color, CSF Appearance, CSF WBC, CSF RBC, CSF Diff.


Preferred Specimen

CSF



Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
NONE


Instructions

Tube #1 - Chemisty



Tube #2 - Microbiology



Tube #3 - Hematology



Tube #4 - Any Reference Testing




Transport Container

CSF#3/1




Specimen Stability
4hrs


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


Methodology
Electronic Resistance Detection with Enhanced Hydrodynamic Focusing

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt



Report Available
24/7


Reference Range

SEE REPORT





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.