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HelpTest ID NBLD0272 Cell Count and Diff, CSF
AKA
CSF Cell, Count and Differential, Cerebral Spinal Fluid Cell Count and Differential
Specimen Type/Requirements
CSF is collected by the provider following standard operating procedure. Place CSF into sterile tubes numbered 1-4 and transport to the laboratory immediately.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1 mL CSF |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL CSF |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
| Refrigerated | ASAP | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Automated or manual chamber cell count; light microscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo- Core Lab
CPT
89051