CSF Cell Ct and Differential

Test Code

CSF.CT

Alias/See Also

Spinal Fluid Cell Count and Diff

CPT Codes
89051

Includes

CSF RBC count, CSF WBC count, WBC differential

Preferred Specimen

Tube # 3 or 3rd tube collected of Cerebral Spinal Fluid

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Sterile collection tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Rapid deterioration and cell lysis occur on prolonged specimen standing. Specimen should be ordered stat and processed immediately.

Methodology
Microscopy visual examination

Setup Schedule

Processed immediately

Report Available

Within one 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
Marietta Memorial Hospital main lab
MMH Belpre laboratory
SGH laboratory

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.