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HelpTest Code INPT161 CSF Fluid Count Only
Clinical Information
Assists in diagnosis of disease states involving CSF such as malignancy, meningitis/encephalitis, inflammation, bleeding, trauma, etc.
Synonym
- CSFLC
- Spinal fluid cell count
Profile Information
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
|---|---|---|
| CSF Tube Number | No | Yes |
| Appearance | No | Yes |
| Supernatant | No | Yes |
| Total Nucleated Cells (TNC) | No | Yes |
| RBC | No | Yes |
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: CSF Tube
Acceptable Container/Tube: CSF Tube
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Reference Values
CSF WBC
0-365 days: <31 /uL
1-4 years: <21 /uL
5+ years: <6 /uL
CSF RBC
<3 /uL
Method Description
Hemocytometer counts and Iris instrument.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab West Campus
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
CSF Cell Count
CPT Code Information
89050
LOINC Code Information
19157-7
9335-1
806-0
792-2