Cell Evaluation by Hematopathologist, CSF
General Information
- Lab Name
- Cytocentrifuge, CSF
- Lab Code
- CCFUGE
- Epic Name
- Cytocentrifuge, CSF
- Description
CCFUGE is appropriate if a hematopoietic neoplasm (leukemia, lymphoma, etc) is on the differential. If a non-hematopoietic neoplasm is a consideration, the sample should be submitted for cytology review. Hematopathology and cytology perform different stains (Wright Stain and PAP Stain respectively). If you are unsure of where to submit your specimen please contact the hematopathology laboratory (206-606-7060). For testing please complete a Hematopathology test request form found at Clinical Pathology Test Order Forms.
- Synonyms
- Cytocentrifuge-CSF, Cytospin-CSF
- Components
Interpretation
- Reference Range
- No reference range data
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- CSF, Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Collection
-
SPINAL FLUID - Include on the request form: the clinical diagnosis & whether patient is on any therapy.
- Handling Instructions
Send refrigerated specimen immediately to the laboratory.
- Quantity
-
Requested: 3 mL CSF - unspun
Minimum: 1 mL CSF - unspun
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
UW-MT Instructions: Unspun CSF - Take to Hematology IMMEDIATELY for processing
UW-NW Instructions: Unspun CSF - Take to Hematology IMMEDIATELY for processing
HMC Instructions: Unspun CSF - Take to Hematology IMMEDIATELY for processing.
Alliance Lab: Unspun CSF - Take to Hematopathology IMMEDIATELY for processing. Hematopathology will add RPMI media to CSF specimens upon receipt.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Hematopathology(HP)
- Frequency
- As received, preferably between 8am-11:30pm
- Available STAT?
- Yes
- Performing Location(s)
-
HMC Hematology
206-520-4600325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
Other Hematopathology
206-606-7060UW Hematopathology Laboratory, G7-800
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
825 Eastlake Avenue E.
Seattle, WA 98109Hematopathology hours:
5:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday through Saturday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, and with reduced staffing on major holidaysUW-MT Hematology
206-520-4600Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 88108x2
- LOINC
- 59466-3