Cell Count, Cerebrospinal Fluid
Test ID:
704368
CPT code:
89051
Synonyms:
Cerebrospinal Fluid Cell Count
CSF Analysis
Lumbar Puncture
Clinical Use:
Evaluate bacterial or viral encephalitis, meningitis, meningoencephalitis, mycobacterial or fungal infection, primary or secondary malignancy, leukemia/malignant lymphoma of CNS, trauma, vascular occlusive disease, heredofamilial, and/or degenerative processes
Specimen Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Requested Volume:
1 mL
Container Type:
Sterile, capped tubes
Patient Preparation:
Usual aseptic aspiration technique
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Rejection Criteria
Improper labeling; quantity not sufficient for analysis; frozen specimen; specimen more than 24 hours old
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