Cell Count [Clarity; Color; Red Blood Cell Count (RBC); White Blood Cell Count (WBC)]; Glucose CSF; IgG CSF; Protein CSF
2.0 mL CSF Fluid in CSF Collection tube
Cell Count:
30 minutes Ambient
30 minutes Refrigerated
Glucose & Protein - 3 days Refrigerated
4 hours on cells
Always specify order of importance of CSF tests when multiple tests ordered
Note on specimen and order if specimen is from Shunt Fluid
RBC: 0 /uL
WBC: 0 - 5 /uL
Glucose: 40 - 70 mg/dL
Protein: 15 - 45 mg/dL
Any microorganism present on smear
If > or = 5 WBC in the Cell Count a differntial will be reflexed and charged
Due to interferences associated with PHL methodology, CSF protein measurements may not be accurate if intrathecal or intraventricular aminoglycosides have been administered; or aminoglycosides have been administered under conditions that may result in the breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.
01484225, 01420200, 01420196, 01430195
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