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Cell Count & Differential, CSF (2nd Count)
MessagePerforming Lab: Hudson, Lakeview, Regions, Westfields
Test Code
RH9023
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: CCSF2, CSF Cell Count
CPT Codes
89051
Includes
Color, Appearance, Total RBC and Nucleated Cell Counts, Neutrophil %, Lymphocyte %, Monocyte /Macrophage %, and Malignant cells if present.
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
Must arrive to performing lab within 3 hours
Do not put on same tracking list as cytology order
Do not put on same tracking list as cytology order
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 hours
Methodology
Microscopic examination
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Same Day
Reference Range
Nucleated Cells: 0 – 30 cells/uL (0 -1 year) 0 – 20 cells/uL (1 – 5 years) 0 – 10 cells/uL (5 – 12 years) 0 – 5 cells/uL (>12 years)
Red Blood Cells: 0 - 10 cells/uL
Red Blood Cells: 0 - 10 cells/uL
Clinical Significance
Evaluation of cell counts and differential on body fluids aid in the diagnosis of joint disease, systemic disease, inflammation, malignancy, infection, and trauma
