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Test Code CSFAN CSF Analysis

Performing Laboratory

North Ottawa Community Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Divide spinal fluid into 3 screw-capped, sterile vials.

2. Label each vial in respective order of collection.

Reference Values

See individual test listings.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Profile Information:
Cell AnalysisProtein, Total
Glucose 

Method Name:

Bichromatic End point/Hemacytometer

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82945-Glucose

84157-Protein, total

89051-Cell analysis