Cerebrospinal Fluid Cytology

Requirements:

• Container: 1 CSF tube
• Specimen: 2 ml CSF (minimum: 1 ml) submit fresh (unfixed) fluid. Transport immediately after collection to SRL Cytology department
• Performed: Monday – Saturday
• Reported: 2 business days
• Reference range: Narrative report
• Methodology: Microscopy

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