UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Cell Count, CSF
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CFCC / HCCFCC
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| CPT Code(s): |
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89051
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| Test Description: |
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Test Component: Supernatant color, nucleated cell count, red blood cell count and differential performed from a Wright's stained cytospin.
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Manual or Impedance Count
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Daily, 24 hours.
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Stat: Cell count 1 hour.
Routine: Differential less than 24 hours. Turnaround time met unless review by a pathologist is necessary.
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Specimen Requirements
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or ventricular fluid
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It is preferable to have the first tube analyzed for chemical and serologic studies. Subsequent tubes should be used for microbial and cellular analysis. Indicate on the request form the collection tube number and any past or present malignancies. Specimen must be placed in container that does not contain an anticoagulant.
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Preferred: Numbered specimen tube from sterile disposable lumbar puncture tray
Also Acceptable:
Sterile container
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or ventricular fluid aliquot
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) immediately. Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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Samples that are clotted are not acceptable.
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Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 2 hours
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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On samples with abnormal cells, a hematopathologist's written interpretive report is issued as a separate report.
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Very small sample sizes may fail to demonstrate abnormal cells.
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View
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| Additional Information: |
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Differential results may not be available until after pathology review. A professional fee may be associated with this test. See separate Laboratory Test Directory entries for body fluid cell counts.
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CSF Cell Count Differential ventricular fluid
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