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HelpTest Code SFCCT Cell Count, Spinal Fluid (CSF)
Additional Codes
EPIC: LAB6374
Methodology
Manual Cell Counts
Includes appearance, RBC count, WBC count and differential.
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection.
0.5 mL of spinal fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Reference Values
Appearance: clear, colorless
RBC: 0
WBC: <5 mononuclear cells
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89051