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Cell Count, CSF with Differential
Test Code4205
Preferred Specimen
CSF
Minimum Volume
"Referal specimen: 0.5 mL CSF at 2-8°C.
PMC collect: 0.5 mL CSF at room tempature."
PMC collect: 0.5 mL CSF at room tempature."
Transport Temperature
"Referal specimen: 0.5 mL CSF at 2-8°C.
PMC collect: 0.5 mL CSF at room tempature."
PMC collect: 0.5 mL CSF at room tempature."
Specimen Stability
"Referal specimen: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable.
PMC specimen: Collect CSF in an appropriate collection container and transport to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection."
PMC specimen: Collect CSF in an appropriate collection container and transport to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection."
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen or clotted specimens.
Report Available
Within 24 hours
Limitations
Do not freeze.
