Test Name
CELL COUNTS, CSF
Aliases
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Abbreviations
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Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Sub Department
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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 in this Youtube Video
Clinical Utility
Evaluation of CNS infections, hemorrhage and other CNS disorders.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026