CSF cytospin

EPIC

CSF Cell Count and Cytospin

Section

Haematology - Coagulation

Clinical indications

Malignancy

Specimen requirement

1ml body fluid, plain bottle with no anticoagulant

Dispatch and handling instructions

Send to laboratory promptly. Must arrive 4 hours of collection

Turnaround time

24 hours

Synonym

Not applicable

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

No