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Test Code CSFAN Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Cell Count & Differential

Important Note

If there are less than 10 cells per mm3, a cell differential will not be performed.

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container Special Handling
CSF 4.0 mL Sterile CSF tubes  

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay Gender Age Range Normal Range Critical Values Units
CSFAN ALL 0 Minutes – 150 Years 0 – 5 mononuclear cells   mm3

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

LOINC

34563-7

CPT

89050 - cell count only

89051 - cell count and manual differential