CELL COUNT WITH DIFFERENTIAL, CSF

Message

Note: It is critical that CSF be tested within 1 hour of collection if maintained at room temperature. Specimen may be held an additional hour if maintained at 2-8°C. Up to 40% cell disintegration can occur after 60 minutes.

Test Code

CSFCC

CPT Codes
89051

Includes

Includes: WBC and RBC, with diff if > 10 WBCs

Preferred Specimen

Sterile Container

Instructions

Do not centrifuge; Refrigerate until testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 1 hour
2-8°C up to 2 hours

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

Sample has been centrifuged; sample is grossly coagulated

Methodology
Hemocytometer

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Same day tested at the performing laboratory.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NHM4 (Hematology, Miscellaneous)

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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.