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HelpTest Code CSFRBCTUBE1 CSF RBC CT TUBE 1
Additional Codes
LAB1117
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
Methodology
Manual Cell Count; Microscopic Evaluation
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89050
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority / Turn Around Time
Daily / 24 hours / Always performed STAT due to cell deteroration / 60 minutes
Normal Reference Values
No cells/cumm