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Test Code CSFCT Cerebral Spinal Fluid Cell Count

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Cell Count w/Diff-CSF (aka CSFCT)
Sunquest Order Code: CSFCT
Px Order Code: LAB7011

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Sterile Tube

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

Appearance: Clear and colorless
WBC:
Birth to 1 year: 0-30/µL
1 month-1 year: 0-20/µL
>1 year: 0-5/µL
RBC: 0/µL

Critical Value

WBC: >50/µL

Interpretation

Pathology reviewed.

Rejection Criteria

Fluid cell counts may be inaccurate due to viscocity or clotted
samples.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

24 Hours

Specimen Stability

24 Hours

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH – Hematology

CPT Code

89051

LOINC Code

19075-1

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

Tube #4 is generally used, unless specified by physician.