Code:
CB

Sample Type:

Sterile 60ml Clear Plastic Container

Ref Ranges/Units:

Normal CSF Range (White Blood Cells):

Neonates: less 28 days  0-30 cells x 106 /L

Infants: 1 to 12 months  0-15 cells x 106 /L

Children/Adults: 1 year +  0-5 cells x 106 /L

 

Turnaround:

Microscopy <3 hours

Culture 2 days