Body Fluid Cell Count and Differential
Laboratory - :
Hematology
Specimen Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid; Body fluid
Tube Type:
Fluid Container
Collection Volume:
2.0 ml CSF
Minimum Volume:
1.0 ml CSF
Preferred Volume:
2.0 ml CSF
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen more than 1 hour old, specimen grossly clotted
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Hemocytometer count and microscopic evaluation of Wright's stained cytocentrifuge preparation
Special Instructions:
Specify body fluid type
Additional Info:
Reference ranges available on patient report
Synonyms:
CSF Cell Count; Misc.
Test ID/Workstation :
FLC&D
Specimen Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid; Body fluid
Tube Type:
Fluid Container
Collection Volume:
2.0 ml CSF
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen more than 1 hour old, specimen grossly clotted
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Hemocytometer count and microscopic evaluation of Wright's stained cytocentrifuge preparation
Special Instructions:
Specify body fluid type
Additional Info:
Reference ranges available on patient report
Synonyms:
CSF Cell Count; Misc.
