Cell Count and Differential
| Order Code: | CFX |
| Order Form: | Laboratory Requisition |
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
Sample
Processing:
Do Not Centrifuge.
Submit in leakproof container.
Submit in leakproof container.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
89051