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Test Code CSFCNT Spinal Fluid Cell Count

Methodology

Microscopic Examination
Useful for detecting bacterial or viral encephalitis, leukemia/malignant lymphoma of the central nervous system, meningitis, meningoencephalitis, mycobacterial or fungal infections, primary or secondary malignancy, trauma, or vascular occlusive disease.

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection.

 

1 mL of spinal fluid. Maintain sterility and forward promptly in a screw-capped, sterile vial.

Note:  Tubes should be labeled with number indicating sequence in which vials were obtained.

Reference Values

RBC:  0/cu mm
WBC:  0-8 mononuclear/cu mm

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday