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Cell Count, Spinal Fluid

Test Code
Spinal Fluid Orderset/CTDSF - NOCO


CPT Codes
89050, 89051 if indicated

Includes
Includes a differential count if >5 WBCs are detected.


Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF in sterile container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
  • Indicate specimen source.
  • Optimal testing within 1-2 hours of collection


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid Refrigerated 24 hours


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


Methodology
Automated

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
RBCs: 0-1/mm3
WBCs: 0-5/mm3


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory



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.