| Laboratory: | Hematology |
| Test Name: |
CELL COUNT AND DIFFERENTIAL, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID/CSF (SPECIMEN ID=SF)
Test Code:
CSFH
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| Clinical Information: |
Test performed at: HSC, SBH, GGH, BETHESDA, BOUNDARY TRAILS, PORTAGE, WESTMAN LAB, DAUPHIN, THE PAS, THOMPSON
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| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
1 - Sterile Collection Cent Grad PS Tube (15mL)
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| Specimen Required: |
Cerebrospinal Fluid: 0.5 mL
Pediatric Cerebrospinal Fluid: 0.5 mL
Sample Requirements: Sample to be kept at room temperature (18-22°C). Sample should be shipped immediately to Hematology Laboratory at room temperature. Sample Stability: 12 hours post collection. |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
See Report.
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| Availability: |
Daily or Stat
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
If requesting RBC counts for subarachnoid hemorrhage investigation, collect an extra tube and submit Tube 1 and Tube 4 of total CSF collection clearly labelled for this purpose. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage must be documented on requisition.
Third tube in collection is preferred for standard testing. Deliver immediately to Laboratory. |