Complete Analysis, Spinal Fluid
CSFC
Specimen Requirements
Submit 3 to 5 mL of spinal fluid in a conical tube. Send specimen refrigerated. Forward promptly.
Note: Chemistry tests must be run as soon as possible for accuracy.
Methodology
Manual, Microscopic
Includes appearance and color, cell count, glucose, and protein, total.
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82945-Glucose
84157-Protein, total
89051-Differential count