BODY FLUID(CSF)WRJ

Message

HEMATOLOGY

Test Code

BFL CSF

Alias/See Also

CSF FLUID COUNT

Includes

CSF DESCRIPTION TUBE,CELL COUNT(CSF),CSF DIFF

Preferred Specimen

CSF TUBE 1& 3

Minimum Volume

1-3 MLS

Instructions

USE CSF COLLECTION KIT, HEMATOLOGY TUBE 1&3, CHEMISTRIES ON TUBE#1, MICROBIOLOGY TUBE#2, VIRAL#2 OR ANY EXTRA AFTER TESTING

Transport Container

LUMBAR PUNCTURE KIT-CSF KIT

Transport Temperature

ROOM TEMPERATURE

Specimen Stability

CSF should be tested within 1 hour of collection when stored at ambient temperature. Refrigeration at 4° may help to retard cell destruction. However, because these samples are generally “hardship” samples, they will all be processed regardless of time delay with a disclaimer: “Time delay may affect results”.

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

Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.

Methodology
Flow Cytometry & Flow Through Electrical Impedance/Resistance; Manual hemocytometer and light microscopy

Setup Schedule

DAILY

Report Available

DAILY

Reference Range

Reference Range
Test Reference range Units
Volume Not established ml
Turbidity Clear
Color Colorless
Nucleated cells # 0 - 5 cells/cumm
RBC # 0 - 10 cells/cumm
Segs % Not established
Lymphs % Not established
Mononucs % Not established
Eosino % Not established
Basophil % Not established
Plasma cells Not established
Macrophages Not established
Mesothelial Not established
Blasts Not established
Tumor cells Not established
Bands Not established
Siderophage Not established

Performing Laboratory
WHITE TIVER JUNCTION VT VA HEMATOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5521, 5523

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.