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CELL COUNT, CSF
Number 834
CPT Code 89051
Alias CELL COUNT, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID
Specimen Container Sterile plastic conical tube
Specimen Type CSF
Turn Around Time 24-48 Hours
Days Performed Monday – Friday
Reference Range
Alternate Specimen
Volume 1 mL CSF
Stability Ambient 1 Day
Stability Refrigerated 3 Days
Stability Frozen N/A
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Automated cell counter
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
Additional Instructions
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsCSF, COUNT, LUMBAR PUNCTURE, SPINAL, FLUID