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CSF Count and Differential

Test Code
CSF


CPT Codes
89051

Includes
Volume
Turbidity
Xanthrochromia
Tube Number
CSF WBC Count
CSF RBC Count
Segmented Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Pathologist Interpretation-Review
 


Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
1.5 mL


Transport Container
CSF Tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 1 hour* 
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

* Specimen has limited stability after 1 hour at Room Temperature due to cellular degeneration.


Reference Range
Turbidity: Clear
Xanthrochromia: None
CSF WBC Count: 0 - 5 mm3
CSF RBC Count: < = 0 mm3

 


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: August 30, 2022


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.