CELL COUNT AND DIFFERENTIAL, SPINAL FLUID
Hemacytometer
	Test Performed At:
		St. Louis Children’s Hospital
	Specimen Required:
		1.0 mL of spinal fluid in a 7.0-mL screw-capped, sterile, plastic vial. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
	Laboratory Notes:
		DO NOT SPIN
	Reference Values:
		Cell Count:		0-8 cells/cumm
		Differential:
			Segmented neutrophils	0-6%
			Lymphocytes	40-80%
			Monocytes	15-45%
		Critical value (automatic callback): any blasts seen
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday - Sunday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		Same day
	CPT Code:
		89051
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Cell Count and Differential, CSF SLC ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Cell Count Differential CSF
	Cerner Order Name:
		Cell Ct/Diff CSF SLC

Last updated 03/08