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Test Code CANAL Spinal Fluid Analysis

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Panel Test includes:

  • CSF Appearance
  • CSF Color
  • CSF Supernatant
  • CSF Total RBC Count
  • CSF Total WBC Count

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, sterile vial
Specimen:  1 mL of spinal fluid
Collection Instructions:  Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  Label vial with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

RBC:  <1 cmm

WBC:  0-5 cmm

Colorless

Turbidity:  clear

Supernatant:  colorless

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  5 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour