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Test Code CCBF1 Cell Count and Differential, Spinal Fluid


Specimen Required


 


Useful For

Aiding in the identification of infection, hemorrhage, malignant infiltration, and other diseases in spinal fluid specimens

Method Name

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CCCF / Cell Count and Differential, Spinal Fluid.

 

Automated or Manual Cell Count/Cytocentrifugation

Reporting Name

Cell Count and Differential, CSF

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid Ambient (preferred) 12 hours
  Refrigerated  12 hours

Reference Values

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CCCF / Cell Count and Differential, Spinal Fluid.

 

TOTAL NUCLEATED CELLS

Adults: 0-5 mcL

Neonates: 0-30 mcL

 

NEUTROPHILS

Adults: 2% + or - 4%

Neonates: 4% + or - 4%

 

LYMPHOCYTES

Adults: 60% + or - 20%

Neonates: 20% + or - 15%

 

MONOCYTES/MACROPHAGES

Adults: 30% + or - 15%

Neonates: 70% + or - 20%

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

89051

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CCBF1 Cell Count and Differential, CSF 34564-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FLDC Fluid Type 14725-6
APPC Gross Appearance 10333-3
TNC Total Nucleated Cells 58470-6
RBCC Erythrocytes 792-2
CMTC Comment 48767-8
NE_C Neutrophils 13516-0
LY_C Lymphocytes 10328-3
MM_C Monocytes/Macrophages 23904-6
EO_C Eosinophils 12208-5
BA_C Basophils 13519-4
OTHC Other Cells 75374-9
CMTC1 Diff Comments 59466-3

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days