Cell Count and Differential
Order Code: CFX
Epic Lab Code: LAB1022
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req
Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen:
CSF
Collection Medium:
CSF container
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 nucleated cell differential if three 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 nucleated 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