CSF Cell count (for Haematology only)

Test/Investigation

CSF Cell count (for Haematology only)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH - cytospin, staining & manual cell count JPUH - cytospin only

Indications

Suspected CNS involvement of haematologic malignancies

Ideal sample age for accurate results/Maximum acceptable sample age (at the time of analysis)

ASAP, within 4 hours

Sample type

CSF in universal container

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

Same day

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Yes: NNUH