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Test Code CELL PROFILE CSF CELL PROFILE CSF

Department

Hematology

Specimen Type

CSF

Method

Manual Cell Counts, Differential from Cytospin Smear

Container

Sterile screw cap container

Special Requirements

If multiple tubes collected cell count routinely performed on last tube. Place in EDTA (lavender-top) if specimen is bloody.

Standard Volume

2ml

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Pediatric Volume

N/A

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

1 hour

Stability Room Temp

2 hour

Stability Frozen

N/A

CPT Code

89050 or 89051

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

WBC, RBC, Differential if > 5 WBC’s

Reflexive Disclosure

A differential will not be performed if WBC count is <5. Cell count, body fluid (CPT 89050) will replace 89051.