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Test Code CCT CSF CELL CT(DIFF IF >5 CELLS)

Additional Codes

LAB212

Performing Laboratory

Porter Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: CSF Fluid
Container/Tube: In Lumbar Kit. Label tubes 1-4 in order collected.
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL per tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.35 mL
Collection Instructions:
  1. Collect specimen.
  2. Deliver to laboratory immediately.
  3. Be sure sample is labeled.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89050 if only count done; if diff also done CPT code 89051 is used

Method

Manual Cell Count; Microscopic Evaluation

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority / Turn Around Time

Daily / 24 hours / Always done STAT as cells deteriate quickly / 60 minutes

Normal Reference Values

White Cell Count:
CSF Neonates: 0 – 30 / µL
CSF all others: 0 – 5 / µL

Additional Information

If >5 WBCs, differential is done.