CELL CT/DIFF, CSF

Handling: 1 ML CSF in sterile tube. Deliver to laboratory immediately. PROCEDURE: Routine daily turnaround time is 1-4 hours. Stat procedures available 24 hours a day. Emergency or stat results are available within 30 minutes unless special additional verification procedures are required. Ordering physician will be notified if turnaround time is exceeded. REFERENCE RANGE: WBC 0-5/cumm RBC 0-1/ cumm