- Test Name
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Cell Count
- Aliases
- CSF cell count
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CECDPCF
- LOINC Test Code
- 34564-5
- Description and Primary Use
- Determines number and type of cellular elements in CSF.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 24 hours
- Test Cost
- $6.00
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Bring to lab immediately after collection
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 2, and category 3 and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 17-May-19