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CSF Cell Count

Test Code
LAB212


Alias/See Also
CSF Cell Count With Differntial


Preferred Specimen
1 ml (0.5 ml minimum) CSF in sterile container


Transport Container
1 ml (0.5 ml minimum) CSF in sterile container


Transport Temperature
Transport 2-8 degrees C.


Specimen Stability
4 hour room temp, 24 hours refrigerated


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


Methodology
Microscopic (manual count), Stain / Microscopic

Setup Schedule
Mon-Sun


Reference Range
Leukocyte count: Adults: 0-9mononuclear cells/uL; Neonates: 0-9 mononuclear cells/uL


Clinical Significance
In CSF, the presence of more than an occasional poly, especially when the Nucleated Count is greater
than 10 cells/μL, probably indicates a pathological state


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.