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Laboratory: Hematology
Test Name:
MANUAL CELL COUNT & DIFFERENTIAL (CSF) - (CSF)
Test Code: CSFP
Clinical Information:
Test performed at Hematopathology Laboratory.  HSC only. Manual CSF.
Collection Devices:
Preferred Device:
1 - Sterile Collection Cent Grad PS Tube (15mL)
Specimen Required:
Cerebrospinal Fluid: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Cerebrospinal Fluid: 1.0 mL

Sample Stability: 12 hours post collection.

Sample Requirements: Sample to be kept at room temperature (18-22 Celsius). Sample should be shipped immediately to Hematology Laboratory at room temperature.

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.  Third tube in collection is preferred for standard testing. Deliver immediately to laboratory.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
See Report.
Availability:
Daily or Stat
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