Test Code CSFC 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