Specimen

CSF

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

1.0 ml; CSF

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

WBC Normals
  0-1 yrs    0-30/ul
  1-5 yrs    0-20/ul
  5-13 yrs   0-10/ul
  adult      0-5/ul

Comments:

Includes cell counts and white cell differential if two or more cells 
are found.  The differential is based on the morphologic examination of 
a wright-stained cytospin preparation. The cells are reported as number 
per ul; erythrocytes, total white cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, 
eosinophils, and a composite group of monocytes-histocytes-macrophages.  
These slides are retained for approximately 2 months.

Methodology:

Hemocytometer/Automated Count and Wright Stain

CPT Code:

89051