Test Name

CELL COUNTS, CSF

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

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Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

HEMATOLOGY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

3

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

SAMPLE TYPE: If multiple CSF tests are required, minimum is 5ml divided between 3-4 sequentially labelled tubes. When this is done, the last tube is used for cell counts. Further details on this can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrqeWtceFek&t=14s

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of CNS infections, hemorrhage and other CNS disorders.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026