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CSF Collection

Test Code
CSFCOL


Preferred Specimen
Sterile CSF collected in CSF collection tubes in serial order.
                      


Instructions
Collect CSF in sterile fashion.  Collect specimen in CSF sterile collection tubes.
Common CSF tests are performed on the tubes specified unless  other specific instructions are indicated.
Tests Lab Order Code
TUBE #1:  Chemistry  
  • CSF Protein
 CFTP
  • CSF Glucose
 CFGLU
  • CSF Chloride
 CFCL
  • CSF RBC  (TUBE 1)
 CFRC
TUBE #2:  Microbiology  
  • Culture, CSF  (includes Gram Stain)
 CXCSF, GRMST
  • AFB Culture and Smear
 CXAFB, AFBS
  • Fungal Culture, KOH, India Ink
 CXFUN, KOH,INDIA
  • Cryptococcal Antigen Screen, CSF Reflex to Titer
 CRAGC (CRTIT)
  • Coccidioides Direct PCR, CSF
 COCPC
  • Meningitis CSF Panel
 MEPCR
TUBE #3:  Hematology-Cell Count and differentiation  
  • CSF Cell Count with Differential
 CCELL
TUBE #4:  Other  
  • Fluid Cytology (Pathology Requisition)
 Non-GYN Cytology
  • VDRL, CSF
 VDRLC-Send out Quest
  • Multiple Sclerosis Evaluation: 
    • 3 ml. Serum and 3 ml. CSF Specimen
Includes Albumin, IgG, IgM, IgA, Myelin Basic Protein, and CSF Oligoclonal Bands		 MSP
  • Other CSF Tests
  
 
 


Performing Laboratory
Common CSF tests performed at CMC Laboratories.  Refer to individual tests.
Less common tests sent to Reference Laboratories.



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.