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Cell Count & Diff, CSF
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Call transportation (937-297-8262 option 1) for STAT pickup to transport to MVH laboratory for testing.
Call transportation (937-297-8262 option 1) for STAT pickup to transport to MVH laboratory for testing.
Test Code
CSFCT
Alias/See Also
398;
CC & Diff CSF;
Cell Count and Diff (CSF);
Cell Count/Differntial (CSF);
CSF Cell Count;
Spinal Fluid Cell Count;
CC & Diff CSF;
Cell Count and Diff (CSF);
Cell Count/Differntial (CSF);
CSF Cell Count;
Spinal Fluid Cell Count;
CPT Codes
89051
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF in sterile container.
Instructions
Deliver to MVH Laboratory immediately. Call transportation (937) 297-8262 option 1 for STAT pickup.
Transport Container
CSF Collection Tube Kit
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated = 2 hours
No specimen will be rejected due to specimen stability
No specimen will be rejected due to specimen stability
Methodology
Hemocytometer count and Manual microscopic review
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
RFMVH
RFMVH
Report Available
1 hour
Clinical Significance
CSF examination is helpful in the detection and diagnosis of central nervous system disease such as acute bacterial meningitis, encephalomyelitis, polyneuritis, brain tumor, cerebral thrombosis and hemorrhage
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 19, 2021
