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Test Code LAB212 SPINAL FLUID CELL COUNT

Important Note

CSF received in lab the within 2 hours of collection are preferred.

CSF received after 2 hours but within 24 hours of collection will be accepted.

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 89050

Methodology

Includes microscopic examination for RBCs and WBCs.

This test is also included in Spinal Fluid Neurological and Spinal Fluid Routine Analysis.

Order this test if the request is not part of a profile.

Performing Laboratory

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Hematology

Specimen Requirements

Specimens received in lab the within 2 hours of collection are preferred.

Specimens received after 2 hours but within 24 hours of collection will be accepted.

Clotted or hemolyzed CSF is not acceptable.

Reference Values

CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF)

Normal adult CSF is clear in appearance, xanthochromatia is absent, and contains 0-5 WBCs/cmm.

The number in children is higher, up to 30 mononuclear cells/mL can be considered normal in newborns.

CSF WBC

Critical value (automatic call-back): >10/cmm