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HelpTest Code CSF Cnt CELL COUNT - CSF
Patient Preparation
Sterile collection with specimen transported in a sterile container
Special Collection Instructions
Sterile, not clotted, properly labeled to include specimen source
Collection Method
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Distribution Order |
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Tube #1 |
Chemistry and Immunology tests |
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Tube #2 |
Cultures and other Microbiology tests |
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Tube #3 |
Cell counts and differentials |
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Tube #4 |
Cytology |
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Sterile CSF Tube
Preferred Specimen
CSF
Acceptable Specimen(s)
CSF
Reference or Target Ranges
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Normal Values: |
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Color |
Colorless to Yellow |
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Clarity |
Clear |
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Cutoff Values: |
Adults |
Neonates |
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White Blood Cells |
0.0-5.0/uL |
0-30/uL |
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Lymphocytes |
0.0-4.0/uL |
0.0-7.0/uL |
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M/M/H |
0.0-2.0/uL |
0.0-18.0/uL |
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Neutrophils |
0.0-1.0/uL |
0.0-2.0/uL |
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Eosinophils |
Rare |
Rare |
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Red Blood Cells |
0 |
0 |
Critical Value
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Nucleated Cells |
30 uL |
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Segmented Cells |
5 |
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Lymphocytes |
20 |
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M/M/H/uL |
25 |
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
1 Hour |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
CSF differentials are added to CSF counts when 1 or more WBCs are present in the cell count.
Special Handling
Room Temperature
Methodology/Method Description
Manual Count / Manual Differential – CSF counts are performed manually by skilled laboratory techs.
CPT Codes
89050