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Intended Use
The analysis of body fluids identifies and enumerates total nucleated cells (White Blood Cells and others) and Red Blood Cells and assists with the identification of reactive, infectious or malignant processes.
Methodology
Automated Analyzer/Manual Count
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: CSF
Submit 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.25 mL) of the body fluid.
CSF should be placed in the specific tube for CSF collection and should be filled according to the number on the tube. The cell count will generally be performed on the highest number tube unless otherwise specified.
Specimen Stability
Can maintain specimen at room temperature up to 4 hours.
Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Do not freeze
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89050, 89051