Home
HelpCSF Cell Count Automated*
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Testing must be completed within 1 hour of collection.
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Reference Values
WBC
Pediatrics: 0-30/cmm
Adults: 0-5/cmm
RBC: 0/cmm
Differential: not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter
WBC count, RBC count
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89050
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated