Investigation Name:CSF Cell Count and Culture

Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Ext 88257

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:BC

Minimum Sample Volume:1ml

Expected Turnaround Time:48 hr

Test Code:CSF

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:7 days

Complex Reference Range:Cell counts are always phoned directly as soon as possible. If no growth on culture a negative report will be issused at 48 hr, and a final report after 5 days. If an urgent ZN for TB is required please indicate clearly on the request form. CSFs are counted by examining a 1mm^3 volume. The clinician must be mindful that cell counts are an estimate as a different result would almost certainly be found if the count was repeated with a different drop of the same specimen. In addition to this, the same counting area, counted by different individuals can also produce some variation in results.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No