Cell Count - CSF (CELL CT, CSF)
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| Synonyms:
| None listed |
| Specimen: | CSF; 2 mL in a sterile CSF tube. |
| Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 500 microL |
| Collection: | Maintain at room temperature and transport to the laboratory as soon as posible. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | Manual/Microscopy |
| Test Use: | Indications of spinal puncture include the diagnosis of meningitis (bacterial, viral, fungal) a intercrannial hemorrhage, neurologic disorder or malignancy. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | RBC, WBC and differential, evaluation of presence of xanthochromia and crenatad RBCs |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |