Cell Count w/ Diff Cerebrospinal Fluid

Test Code
60


Alias/See Also
CSF Cell Count


CPT Codes
89050

Includes
WBC, RBC, Differential


Preferred Specimen
1 ml Fluid


Transport Container
Sterile Tubes


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens > 24 hours old


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
STAT 1 hour/Routine 2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.