Hematology Laboratory

CSF Cell Count

Plastic screw cap CSF tube

2 mL. CSF

1 mL. CSF

Room temperature

Room Temperature, 12 hours from time of collection

CSFs > 12 hours old.Totally clotted specimens.

Stat 90 Min.Routine 2 hours.

CSFD - differential on CSF will be ordered if WBC on count is greater than 6/cumm

89050, 89051

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