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HelpTest Code CCT Cell Count & Differential, Spinal Fluid
Methodology
Includes Cytospin.
Specimen Requirements
1 mL of spinal fluid in a sterile container. Forward promptly.
Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen container.
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
Reference Values
CSF Color:
Colorless
Total Nucleated Cells:
Infants (0-1 month): 0-30 TNC / uL, Critical Value: >30 TNC / uL
≥1 month: 0-5 TNC / uL, Critical Value: >10 TNC / uL
Red Blood Cells
0-1
Rerefence ranges not established for differential counts.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
89051
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Cell Count & Differential, Spinal Fluid |
34564-5 |
| CSF Color | 10335-8 |
| CSF Clarity | 49736-2 |
| Total Nucleated Cells | 58470-6 |
| CSF RBC | 792-2 |
| RBC Appearance | 18289-9 |
| CSF Neutrophils | 26512-4 |
| CSF Lymphocytes | 26479-6 |
| CSF Monocytes | 30436-0 |
| CSF Eosinophils | 26451-5 |
| CSF Basophils | 30374-3 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Spinal Fluid |
RT (preferred) |
24 hrs |
|
Refrigerated |
24 hrs |