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HelpTest Code C CC Cell Count CSF without Diff
Synonyms/Keywords
Cell count CSF, Spinal Fluid, CSF
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No |
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) |
Sterile Collection Container |
|
2 mL |
1 mL |
0.3 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Specimen must be tubed/hand-carried to the laboratory immediately after it is obtained. Indicate collection time.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF |
Ambient |
<12 hours |
Rejection Criteria
Check with performing department prior to rejection. Samples may be reported with additional comments up to 24 hours.
Test Components
Total Nucleated Cell Count (TNC), Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites |
TNC, CSF: 0-1 year: 0-30/uL >1 year: 0-5/uL RBC, CSF: 0/uL |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Hematology
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam |
Monday through Sunday |
Less than 2 hours |
Laser Flow Cytometry/Sysmex XN-2000 |
| Eau Claire |
Monday through Sunday |
Less than 2 hours |
Unicel Beckman Coulter DxH, Manual Chamber Count |
| Ladysmith |
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| Marshfield |
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| Minocqua |
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| Neillsville |
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| Park Falls |
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| Rice Lake |
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| Weston |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89050 |
|
1 |
Cell count, body fluid |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89050 |
|
1 |
Cell count, body fluid |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner |
Cerebrospinal Fluid Cell Count |
| 4medica |