Cell Count - Cerebral Spinal Fluid
| Test Name | Cell Count - Cerebral Spinal Fluid |
| Alternate Name(s) | CSF Cell Count |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | CSFCELLC |
| Specimen Type |
Cerebral Spinal Fluid |
| Collection Container | Sterile plastic or silicone coated tubes |
| Container Information |
Ideally, 4 CSF specimens will be collected during a lumbar puncture procedure
Follow the Practice Alert - CSF Collection |
| Collection Information | Send a copy of the physician order sheet with the CSF specimens to the lab |
| Test Schedule |
24/7 |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Turnaround times are posted in DOCS/Laboratory Turn Around Times DOCS# 9580 |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval |
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| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
Testing Includes: Leukocyte Count Erythrocyte Count Manual Differential (if Leukocyte Count): > 1 x 106/L (0-13 years) > 5 x 106/L (> 13 years) |
| Storage and Transport | All fluids must be sent to the lab immediately after collection at ambient temperature. |
| Test Referred To | On-site, BGH Laboratory |
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