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Test Code CSFCT Cell Count, Spinal Fluid (CSF)

Methodology

Hemocytometry

Specimen Requirements

Spinal fluid to be collected in sterile container (minimum: 2 mL). Transport refrigerated.

Note: Do not send specimen through pneumatic tube system. Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Test Age Reference Range
Erythrocyte Count   0-1 RBCS/µL
Leukocyte Count Neonates 0-30 mononuclear cells/µL
  Adults 0-5 WBCs/µL
Leukocyte Differential Count    
% Lymphocytes Neonates 5.0-35%
  Adults  40-80%
% Monocytes Neonates 50-90%
  Adults 15-45%
% Neutrophils Neonates 0.0-8.0%
  Adults 0.0-6.0%

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89051

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

South Coastal Campus Laboratory