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HelpTest Code CSFRT Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Routine (Cell count, PROT,GLU)
Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
|---|
| CSFRT |
Methodology
See Individual Tests
Tests Included:
| Glucose | Cell Count with Differential |
| Total Protein |
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of spinal fluid in 4 sterile vials
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Note: Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and number of sequence specimen was collected.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89051-cell count with differential (HH Bill Code 0205022)
82947-glucose (HH Bill Code 0205022)
84155-protein, total (HH Bill Code 0205022)
Reference Values
GLUCOSE
40-75 mg/dL
PROTEIN, TOTAL
12-60 mg/dL
WBC
Neonates: 0-30 cells/µL
Adults: 0-5 cells/µL
RBC
0 - 5 /uL
NEUTROPHILS
Neonates: 0-8%
Adults: 0-6%
LYMPHOCYTES
Neonates: 5-35%
Adults: 40-80%
MONOCYTES
Neonates: 50-90%
Adults: 15-45%