Cell Count, Cerebrospinal Fluid
Also known as: Cerebrospinal Fluid Cell Count, CSF Analysis, Lumbar Puncture, Spinal Fluid Analysis
Use
Evaluate bacterial or viral encephalitis, meningitis, meningoencephalitis, mycobacterial or fungal infection, primary or secondary malignancy, leukemia/malignant lymphoma of CNS, trauma, vascular occlusive disease, heredofamilial, and/or degenerative processes
Special Instructions
Transport the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection to ensure the accuracy of the results.
Limitations
Improper labeling, insufficient quantity, frozen specimens, or specimens more than 24 hours old can lead to rejection. Results might be affected by specimen handling or transport delays, potentially leading to inaccurate cell counts or differential results.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 10335-8
- 9374-0
- 58470-6
- 792-2
- 13516-0
- 10328-3
- 12229-1
- 12208-5
- 20998-1
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
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Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Sterile, capped tubes
Patient Preparation
Usual aseptic aspiration technique
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; quantity not sufficient for analysis; frozen specimen; specimen more than 24 hours old
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant