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Test Code CSF UMMC Cell Count, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Specimen Volume

1.0 mL

Preferred Specimen

CSF Tubes (CSF)

Specimen Handling Instructions

Physician draw. Collect in labeled CSF tubes, marked 1-4.

Transport

STAT courier pick-up

Cutoff Time

None

Department

Hematology

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter or Hemocytometer; Cytocentrifuge; Wright-Giemsa

Stat Turn-around Time

1 Hour

Routine Turn-around Time

N/A

Reference Ranges

See Report